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PS59 CAT

2009 Caterham Seven

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

6,854 mi
Last recorded6,854 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Caterham Seven8,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPS59 CAT
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 6,854 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 6,306 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 4,905 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 4,849 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 4,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 4,779 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 4,741 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 4,619 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 4,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 3,993 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 3,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 3,661 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 3,301 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 2,758 miles

fuel tank damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2015 2,758 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel tank damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2014 1,016 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 819 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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PS59 CAT is a 2009 Caterham Seven in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PS59 CAT, 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 PS59 CAT registered?

PS59 CAT is a 2009 Caterham Seven, first registered on 5 November 2009.

Is PS59 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PS59 CAT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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