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SV07 COS

2007 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

15,253 mi
Last recorded15,253 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Caterham Seven (S3)12,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV07 COS
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 15,253 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 14,309 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 12,079 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 10,974 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 10,974 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 9,230 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 9,129 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 7,459 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 6,779 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 6,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 6,124 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect to small (0.1 (c))

Offside Brake cable damaged resting on driveshaft (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 6,037 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 5,933 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 5,796 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 5,379 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 4,882 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 4,681 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 4,303 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 3,243 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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SV07 COS is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 12,843 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 (S3) fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV07 COS, 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 19 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV07 COS registered?

SV07 COS is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 15 August 2007.

Is SV07 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV07 COS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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