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SV05 CAT

2005 Caterham 7

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

30,021 mi
Last recorded30,021 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Caterham 711,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 CAT
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 30,021 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 29,735 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 28,319 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 27,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 27,519 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 27,060 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 26,930 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 25,967 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 25,498 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 25,498 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 21,646 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 18,116 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 15,176 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 11,231 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 11,231 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 9,487 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 94,218 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 9,177 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 8,674 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 7,868 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 5,569 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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SV05 CAT is a 2005 Caterham 7 in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2005 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 11,932 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SV05 CAT, 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 21 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SV05 CAT registered?

SV05 CAT is a 2005 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is SV05 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV05 CAT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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