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C17 UFO

2004 Caterham Super 7

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,463 mi
Last recorded10,463 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Caterham Super 712,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 UFO
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 10,463 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 9,772 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 8,832 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 8,679 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 8,552 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 8,535 miles

Emissions not tested emission very high risk of damage to analyser?? (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 7,424 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 6,898 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 6,590 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 6,269 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 4,740 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 4,237 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 3,675 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 3,364 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 3,104 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 3,103 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 2,778 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 2,777 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
781
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 140
Steering rack gaiter split 93
fog lamp not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
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C17 UFO is a 2004 Caterham Super 7 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 12,251 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 Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C17 UFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 22 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C17 UFO registered?

C17 UFO is a 2004 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 4 November 2004.

Is C17 UFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 UFO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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