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Y697 UKO

2001 Caterham Seven

Black Petrol 1790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,811 mi
Last recorded47,811 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven17,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY697 UKO
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 47,811 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 47,811 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 47,117 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 46,213 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 46,213 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 45,852 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 45,177 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 44,767 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 44,718 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 44,707 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 44,682 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 44,635 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 44,307 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 44,200 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 44,108 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 May 2011 44,048 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 41,006 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 35,937 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 30,890 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 25,045 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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Y697 UKO is a 2001 Caterham Seven in Black with a 1,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 17,134 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y697 UKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 25 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y697 UKO registered?

Y697 UKO is a 2001 Caterham Seven, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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