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Y20 SWM

2009 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

18,455 mi
Last recorded18,455 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Caterham Seven (S3)9,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY20 SWM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 18,455 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 13 Aug 2024 17,107 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 16,136 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 13,514 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 13,499 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 12,778 miles

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

Parking brake has slight reverse travel

Pass 16 Oct 2020 12,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake lever has slight reserve travel.

Fail 12 Oct 2020 12,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake lever has slight reserve travel.

Pass 1 Oct 2018 12,622 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 11,722 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 11,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2016 9,048 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 8,863 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 8,542 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 7,445 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 6,106 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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Y20 SWM is a 2009 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 Y20 SWM, 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 Y20 SWM registered?

Y20 SWM is a 2009 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 17 July 2009.

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