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SV11 CAT

2011 Caterham Seven

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

19,366 mi
Last recorded19,366 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Caterham Seven10,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV11 CAT
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 19,366 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 18,765 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 18,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Dec 2023 17,848 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 16,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 15,396 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 12,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 8,789 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 8,361 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 7,897 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 7,199 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 6,547 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 5,007 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 4,233 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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SV11 CAT is a 2011 Caterham Seven in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2011 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 10,368 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV11 CAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 15 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SV11 CAT registered?

SV11 CAT is a 2011 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 April 2011.

Is SV11 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV11 CAT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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