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GN59 EMK

2009 Caterham Super 7

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

22,383 mi
Last recorded22,383 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Caterham Super 711,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN59 EMK
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 22,383 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 19,609 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 16,161 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 16,161 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 14,309 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 11,777 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 11,424 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 11,116 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 10,192 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 May 2017 9,569 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 7,836 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 7,836 miles

Electrical wiring insecure lambda wire (1.9.2a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting screen (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 6,962 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 6,215 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 5,912 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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GN59 EMK is a 2009 Caterham Super 7 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2009 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 11,515 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GN59 EMK, 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 17 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GN59 EMK registered?

GN59 EMK is a 2009 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 5 November 2009.

Is GN59 EMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN59 EMK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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