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RK07 KOJ

2007 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

7,272 mi
Last recorded7,272 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Caterham Seven (S3)12,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK07 KOJ
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 7,272 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 7,262 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 7,257 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 7,118 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 7,118 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 6,941 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 6,481 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 6,088 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 5,311 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 5,192 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 5,095 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 4,982 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 4,710 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 4,349 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 4,285 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 4,285 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 4,048 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 4,001 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 3,191 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?

Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
613
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,453
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 476
Steering rack gaiter split 309
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 206
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 188
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 185
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RK07 KOJ is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 12,843 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 (S3) fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK07 KOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven (S3) typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 19 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RK07 KOJ registered?

RK07 KOJ is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 12 April 2007.

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The MOT history for RK07 KOJ 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.

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