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Y13 LLO

2009 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,728 mi
Last recorded11,728 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Caterham Seven (S3)9,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY13 LLO
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 11,728 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 11,513 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 11,338 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/propshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 10,971 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 10,620 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 10,613 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted lower pin missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2020 10,416 miles

Coolant leak very slight from radiator ()

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 10,056 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from rad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 8,366 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 7,537 miles

Front Coolant leak rad area ()

Fail 9 Mar 2017 7,531 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Coolant leak rad area ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 6,089 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 4,138 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 941 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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Y13 LLO is a 2009 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2009 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 9,885 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 Y13 LLO, 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 17 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y13 LLO registered?

Y13 LLO is a 2009 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 March 2009.

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The MOT history for Y13 LLO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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