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GO53 VEN

2009 Caterham Super 7

Orange Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

22,827 mi
Last recorded22,827 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Caterham Super 711,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGO53 VEN
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 22,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 20,316 miles

Poor beam pattern on headlamps

Fail 22 Feb 2024 20,316 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Poor beam pattern on headlamps

Pass 22 Mar 2023 18,524 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 17,371 miles

NSR tyre cracking on inner side wall

OSF tyre soft

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 17,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 17,153 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 16,836 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 15,313 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 15,125 miles

Reverse light is not working

Fail 6 Mar 2018 15,121 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Reverse light is not working

Pass 4 Mar 2017 14,819 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 14,818 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 14,615 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 14,585 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Ns rear tyre has worn to 2mm

Pass 20 Feb 2015 13,746 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 13,060 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 10,667 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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GO53 VEN is a 2009 Caterham Super 7 in Orange with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 GO53 VEN, 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 GO53 VEN registered?

GO53 VEN is a 2009 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 November 2009.

Is GO53 VEN safe to buy?

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