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L7 KDK

2016 Caterham Seven

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,818 mi
Last recorded17,818 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 KDK
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2026 17,818 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 17,386 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 16,537 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 14,342 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 28 Sep 2021 12,458 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 9,252 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 5,895 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 5,811 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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L7 KDK is a 2016 Caterham Seven in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L7 KDK, 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 10 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L7 KDK registered?

L7 KDK is a 2016 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 July 2016.

Is L7 KDK safe to buy?

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