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KW03 UZP

2003 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,866 mi
Last recorded30,866 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Caterham 716,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 UZP
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 30,866 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 30,865 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 29,225 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 28,796 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 28,796 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 May 2018 28,219 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 27,486 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 26,146 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 23,469 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 23,283 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 22,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 22,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 21,517 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 21,517 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 20,137 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 17,464 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 12,225 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 10,169 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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KW03 UZP is a 2003 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 16,312 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 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KW03 UZP, 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 23 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW03 UZP registered?

KW03 UZP is a 2003 Caterham 7, first registered on 17 July 2003.

Is KW03 UZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW03 UZP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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