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GK53 FKC

2004 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

8,338 mi
Last recorded8,338 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven (S3)15,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 FKC
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 8,338 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 6,070 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 4,539 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 7,448 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 5,928 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 4,308 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 2,166 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 16 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 8,025 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 7,330 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 73,129 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?

Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
613
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,453
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 476
Steering rack gaiter split 309
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 206
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 188
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 185
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GK53 FKC is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 15,022 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven (S3) fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK53 FKC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven (S3) typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 22 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GK53 FKC registered?

GK53 FKC is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 February 2004.

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The MOT history for GK53 FKC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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