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SW05 CAT

2006 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,981 mi
Last recorded46,981 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Caterham Seven (S3)13,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 CAT
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 46,981 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 46,783 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 46,190 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 44,963 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 44,678 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 39,993 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 36,043 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 32,359 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 29,284 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 27,237 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 25,706 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 23,250 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 21,403 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 18,903 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 15,397 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 11,079 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 7,723 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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SW05 CAT is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 SW05 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SW05 CAT?

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What year was SW05 CAT registered?

SW05 CAT is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 11 October 2006.

Is SW05 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 CAT shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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