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

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90.0%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.3%

vs Caterham Avg

1

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Caterham Superlight — MOT Reliability Overview

The Caterham Superlight has an average MOT pass rate of 90.0%, which is 0.3 percentage points below the Caterham brand average of 90.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Superlight is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Caterham Superlight, 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 Superlight performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 10 vehicles

90.0%Excellent
Caterham average: 90.3%
Mileage at 5yr

20k 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 Seven

94.7% pass rate

Caterham Unclassified

90.3% pass rate

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Common MOT Failures

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Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Caterham Superlight

Caterham Superlight — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Caterham Superlight MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Caterham Superlight?
The average MOT pass rate for the Caterham Superlight is 90.0% 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 Superlight?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Caterham Superlight reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 90.0%, the Caterham Superlight 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 Superlight?
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 Superlight?
Typical mileage for the Caterham Superlight: 20,326 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Superlight to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Caterham Superlight's MOT History

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