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GN57 PKE

2007 Caterham 7

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

34,355 mi
Last recorded34,355 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Caterham 714,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN57 PKE
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 34,355 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 34,082 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 33,539 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 33,539 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 33,185 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 33,185 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative all three (4.4.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 32,458 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 31,768 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 31,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 31,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 31,121 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

low parking brake performance pass

oil leak from rear diff area

Pass 20 Apr 2018 30,764 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight oil leak gearbox and rear diff

Pass 6 Apr 2017 30,456 miles

Oil leak rear diff

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 21 Apr 2016 30,396 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 30,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 29,019 miles

wear in offside rear tie rod bush

Pass 22 May 2014 26,960 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 26,960 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 26,886 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 26,289 miles

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 22,526 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 8,996 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 3,040 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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GN57 PKE is a 2007 Caterham 7 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2007 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 14,922 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 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN57 PKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 19 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GN57 PKE registered?

GN57 PKE is a 2007 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 December 2007.

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