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W594 YKP

2000 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

23,685 mi
Last recorded23,685 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven (S3)16,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW594 YKP
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 23,685 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2026 23,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 21,363 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 19,640 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 19,422 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 19,422 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 19,421 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 19,104 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 18,681 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 18,261 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 17,635 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 16,619 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 15,340 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 14,604 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 13,032 miles

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Mar 2012 11,686 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 10,725 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 9,074 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 8,493 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 7,873 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 6,372 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 5,216 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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W594 YKP is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 16,995 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 W594 YKP, 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 26 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W594 YKP registered?

W594 YKP is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 22 March 2000.

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