CarVerify

Free Car Check

Q160UDS

2006 Caterham 7

Red Petrol 1588cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

14,973 mi
Last recorded14,973 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Caterham 711,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Caterham
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ160UDS
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 14,973 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 14,513 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 14,162 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 13,672 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 13,628 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 12,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 12,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 11,878 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 11,420 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 10,776 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 10,776 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 10,347 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 9,894 miles

Front exhaust mount clamp broken - not insecure

Fail 28 Aug 2013 9,891 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front exhaust mount clamp broken - not insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2012 9,412 miles

Poor connection on o/s/f side repeater

Pass 18 Aug 2011 8,817 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 8,235 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 6,799 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 5,287 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
Full Caterham 7 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Q160UDS is a 2006 Caterham 7 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 11,420 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q160UDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 20 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Q160UDS?

You can check the full history of Q160UDS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Q160UDS registered?

Q160UDS is a 2006 Caterham 7, first registered on 7 September 2006.

Is Q160UDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q160UDS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Q160UDS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Q160UDS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.