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RK09 AEW

2009 Caterham Super 7

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

20,252 mi
Last recorded20,252 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Caterham Super 711,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 AEW
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 20,252 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 19,643 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 18,727 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 18,087 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 17,719 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 15,670 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 14,131 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 13,506 miles

Hand brake only just met requirements

Pass 15 May 2018 12,689 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 12,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2017 12,223 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 11,168 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 8,874 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 8,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2014 6,517 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
781
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 140
Steering rack gaiter split 93
fog lamp not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
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RK09 AEW is a 2009 Caterham Super 7 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2009 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 11,515 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK09 AEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 17 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK09 AEW registered?

RK09 AEW is a 2009 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 4 March 2009.

Is RK09 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK09 AEW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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