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SV56 CAT

2006 Caterham Seven (S3)

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

45,245 mi
Last recorded45,245 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Caterham Seven (S3)13,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 CAT
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 45,245 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 42,166 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 39,255 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 37,124 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 34,692 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 32,807 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 31,362 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 29,490 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 28,075 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 26,942 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 26,942 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 26,177 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 25,777 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 25,743 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 23,743 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 21,211 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 May 2012 19,493 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2012 19,493 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 17,187 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 14,819 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 14,819 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SV56 CAT is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3) in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 13,584 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 SV56 CAT, 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 20 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SV56 CAT registered?

SV56 CAT is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 20 September 2006.

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