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K16 SSP

2001 Caterham Seven (S3)

Orange Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

31,196 mi
Last recorded31,196 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven (S3)16,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 SSP
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 31,196 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 31,189 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 30,417 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 29,766 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 29,149 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 29,101 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 28,825 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f wing loose

play in steering rack

Pass 18 May 2016 28,118 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 27,346 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 26,582 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 25,349 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 25,341 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 23,613 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 19,035 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 17,451 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 16,918 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 16,470 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 14,818 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 13,271 miles

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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K16 SSP is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) in Orange with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 16,528 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 K16 SSP, 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 25 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was K16 SSP registered?

K16 SSP is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 18 May 2001.

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