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KP54 GYK

2004 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,287 mi
Last recorded53,287 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Caterham 715,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP54 GYK
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 53,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 52,556 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 51,585 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 48,534 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 47,131 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 45,882 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 44,396 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 41,571 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 38,431 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 34,319 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 31,278 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 30,718 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 29,251 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 25,982 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 22,951 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 21,684 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 20,254 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 16,660 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 14,518 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 10,993 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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KP54 GYK is a 2004 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2004 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 15,867 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KP54 GYK, 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 22 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KP54 GYK registered?

KP54 GYK is a 2004 Caterham 7, first registered on 17 December 2004.

Is KP54 GYK safe to buy?

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