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K8 EUM

2009 Caterham Seven

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

32,389 mi
Last recorded32,389 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Caterham Seven8,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 EUM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 32,389 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 31,272 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 31,212 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 29,977 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 26,710 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 24,582 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 23,107 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 21,300 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 20,088 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 17,478 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 14,730 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 12,006 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 8,577 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 5,657 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 4,755 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 3,967 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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K8 EUM is a 2009 Caterham Seven in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2009 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 8,447 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K8 EUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 17 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was K8 EUM registered?

K8 EUM is a 2009 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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