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SA09 PMA

2009 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,793 mi
Last recorded20,793 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Caterham Seven (S3)9,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 PMA
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 22 May 2026 20,793 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 19,988 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 19,162 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 17,230 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 15,806 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 14,368 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 11,944 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 10,588 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 9,820 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 8,200 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 7,341 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 6,917 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 5,640 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 May 2013 4,611 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 3,544 miles

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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SA09 PMA is a 2009 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2009 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 9,885 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SA09 PMA, 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 17 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SA09 PMA registered?

SA09 PMA is a 2009 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 May 2009.

Is SA09 PMA safe to buy?

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