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RK07 KPY

2007 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

29,571 mi
Last recorded29,571 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Caterham Seven15,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK07 KPY
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 29,571 miles

windscreen cracked n/s bottom corner

Fail 27 May 2026 29,571 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

windscreen cracked n/s bottom corner

Pass 4 Jul 2025 28,757 miles

crack n/s/f lower windscreen

wheel centre caps loose

Pass 8 Jul 2024 27,729 miles

wheel centre caps loose

windscreen crack n/s/r lower

Fail 8 Jul 2024 27,729 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling indicator lamp (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

wheel centre caps loose

windscreen crack n/s/r lower

Pass 30 May 2023 25,795 miles

windscreen damaged n/s/f lower

Fail 30 May 2023 25,795 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

windscreen damaged n/s/f lower

Pass 11 Jul 2022 25,193 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 25,193 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 24,093 miles

windscreen cracked n/s lower

Pass 8 Jul 2020 22,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 21,028 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 19,881 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 19,053 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 18,232 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 17,630 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 16,486 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 16,486 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2013 15,404 miles

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

nearside front mud guard touches indicator unit when on full lock

offside front mud guard touches indicator unit when on full lock

Pass 15 May 2012 13,852 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 11,173 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 15 Apr 2010 10,253 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 KPY is a 2007 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KPY, 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 KPY registered?

RK07 KPY is a 2007 Caterham Seven, first registered on 16 April 2007.

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