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KT10 VYJ

2010 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

8,275 mi
Last recorded8,275 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Caterham Seven8,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT10 VYJ
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 8,275 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 8,249 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 8,247 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 8,071 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 7,676 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2017 7,215 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 7,215 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 6,788 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 4,278 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 4,038 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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KT10 VYJ is a 2010 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2010 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 8,908 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 KT10 VYJ, 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 16 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KT10 VYJ registered?

KT10 VYJ is a 2010 Caterham Seven, first registered on 18 March 2010.

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