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RK07 AKY

2007 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

15,773 mi
Last recorded15,773 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Caterham Seven15,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK07 AKY
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 15,773 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 15,204 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 14,261 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 14,195 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 13,664 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 13,664 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 12,025 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 12,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 10,757 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 10,757 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 9,839 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2017 9,113 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 7,940 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 6,333 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 6,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 6,294 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 6,079 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 5,836 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 4,682 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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RK07 AKY is a 2007 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2007 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 15,184 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK07 AKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 19 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RK07 AKY registered?

RK07 AKY is a 2007 Caterham Seven, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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