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Y113 CKR

2001 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

34,972 mi
Last recorded34,972 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven (S3)16,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY113 CKR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 34,972 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 34,375 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 33,465 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 33,120 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 31,937 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 31,937 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 31,741 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 30,072 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 28,797 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 28,797 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 28,037 miles

REAR BRAKE DISC PADS WORN

WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES DETERIORATED

Pass 9 Jun 2016 26,781 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 25,640 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 25,192 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 24,306 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 24,149 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 24,149 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer mounting poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2011 23,773 miles

SOME WEAR STARTING IN NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION OUTER LOWER BALL JOINT

Pass 21 Jun 2010 21,343 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 20,093 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 18,477 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 11 Jul 2007 17,190 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 15,389 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER ROSE JOINTS SHOWING SLIGHT WEAR

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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Y113 CKR is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 16,528 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 Y113 CKR, 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 25 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y113 CKR registered?

Y113 CKR is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y113 CKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y113 CKR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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