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GN05 KWJ

2005 Caterham Super 7

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

20,728 mi
Last recorded20,728 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Caterham Super 714,751 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 KWJ
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 20,728 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 20,697 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 20,697 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 20,697 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 20,369 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 19,601 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 19,356 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 19,032 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 16,781 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 15,685 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 14,981 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 14,981 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 14,215 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 12,790 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 12,749 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 11,071 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 9,520 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 8,011 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 8,011 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 6,229 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 4,000 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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GN05 KWJ is a 2005 Caterham Super 7 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GN05 KWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN05 KWJ registered?

GN05 KWJ is a 2005 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is GN05 KWJ safe to buy?

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