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VX09 FWV

2009 Caterham Seven

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

18,733 mi
Last recorded18,733 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Caterham Seven8,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 FWV
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 18,733 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 17,522 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 17,516 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 15,530 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 15,181 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 14,035 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 13,108 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 12,228 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 11,051 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 9,428 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 8,202 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 6,954 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 5,615 miles

Coolant level is low

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 5,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant level is low

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front (both) Tyre(s) are worn severely on the inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2013 4,000 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 3,996 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 3,479 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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VX09 FWV is a 2009 Caterham Seven in White 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 VX09 FWV, 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 VX09 FWV registered?

VX09 FWV is a 2009 Caterham Seven, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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The MOT history for VX09 FWV 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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