Caterham Seven MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Caterham Seven. Check any Seven by registration number below.

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87.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-2.7%

vs Caterham Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Caterham Seven — MOT Reliability Overview

The Caterham Seven has an average MOT pass rate of 87.7%, which is 2.7 percentage points below the Caterham brand average of 90.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Seven is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Caterham Seven, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Caterham Seven performs at MOT across different model years.

2012

Based on 49 vehicles

87.8%Excellent

Caterham average: 90.3%

Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

7.9%

2011

Based on 48 vehicles

89.6%Excellent

Caterham average: 90.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

12.9%

2010

Based on 39 vehicles

38.5%Poor

Caterham average: 90.3%

Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

100.0%

2009

Based on 39 vehicles

92.3%Excellent

Caterham average: 90.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

6.9%

2008

Based on 52 vehicles

94.2%Excellent

Caterham average: 90.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2007

Based on 45 vehicles

86.7%Excellent

Caterham average: 90.3%

Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

20.0%

2003

Based on 39 vehicles

92.3%Excellent

Caterham average: 90.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2002

Based on 38 vehicles

94.7%Excellent

Caterham average: 90.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1999

Based on 39 vehicles

89.7%Excellent

Caterham average: 90.3%

Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

10.7%

1998

Based on 38 vehicles

94.7%Excellent

Caterham average: 90.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

6.3%

1997

Based on 56 vehicles

91.1%Excellent

Caterham average: 90.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

11.1%

1996

Based on 30 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Caterham average: 90.3%

0

Based on 304 vehicles

88.2%Excellent

Caterham average: 90.3%

Mileage at 5yr

23k mi

Other Caterham Models

Compare MOT reliability across Caterham models.

Caterham Super 7

92.0% pass rate

Caterham 7

89.7% pass rate

Caterham R500

85.7% pass rate

Caterham Seven (s3)

91.8% pass rate

Caterham Unclassified

90.3% pass rate

Caterham 21

97.1% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Caterham Seven

Caterham Seven — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Caterham Seven MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Caterham Seven?

The average MOT pass rate for the Caterham Seven is 87.7% compared to the Caterham average of 90.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Caterham Seven?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Caterham Seven reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 87.7%, the Caterham Seven is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Caterham Seven?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Caterham Seven?

Typical mileage for the Caterham Seven: 22,821 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Seven to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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