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C7 AHV

2010 Caterham Seven

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

21,560 mi
Last recorded21,560 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Caterham Seven8,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 AHV
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 21,560 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 20,695 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 19,624 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 19,242 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 19,235 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 19,235 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022 18,542 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 16,442 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 15,122 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2020 15,117 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 13,190 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 9,464 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 9,387 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 8,786 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 7,327 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 3,005 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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C7 AHV is a 2010 Caterham Seven in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 8,908 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 C7 AHV, 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 16 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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C7 AHV is a 2010 Caterham Seven, first registered on 10 May 2010.

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