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RX09 FMU

2009 Caterham 7

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

16,852 mi
Last recorded16,852 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Caterham 79,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX09 FMU
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 16,852 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 15,236 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 15,234 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 14,670 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 14,036 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 13,566 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 12,963 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 12,009 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 10,674 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 7,334 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 6,781 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 6,110 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 6,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2013 4,772 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 4,179 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
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RX09 FMU is a 2009 Caterham 7 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2009 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 9,455 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 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX09 FMU, 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 17 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX09 FMU registered?

RX09 FMU is a 2009 Caterham 7, first registered on 14 April 2009.

Is RX09 FMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX09 FMU 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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