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FN55 AWP

2005 Caterham Super 7

Orange Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

8,315 mi
Last recorded8,315 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Caterham Super 714,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 AWP
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 8,315 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 5,705 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 3,319 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 1,615 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 1,615 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2014 1,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant hoses cracking

front top ball joint gaiter rubbers gone hard

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 8 Apr 2014 1,552 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant hoses cracking

front top ball joint gaiter rubbers gone hard

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2010 1,507 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 1,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 4 Apr 2009 1,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 1,408 miles

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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FN55 AWP is a 2005 Caterham Super 7 in Orange with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 14,751 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 FN55 AWP, 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 21 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FN55 AWP registered?

FN55 AWP is a 2005 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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