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X7 KCD

2004 Caterham Super 7

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

36,446 mi
Last recorded36,446 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Caterham Super 712,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX7 KCD
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 36,446 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 36,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Suspension locking device ineffective (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension locking device missing Nut (5.3.6 (b))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 36,211 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 36,211 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 35,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 35,369 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2020 34,811 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 34,361 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 33,602 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 32,984 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 32,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 31,278 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 31,278 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 26,292 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 24,836 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 9 Aug 2012 23,591 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 22,239 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 19,560 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 14,876 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 12,156 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 7,706 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 7,463 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 7,447 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
781
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 140
Steering rack gaiter split 93
fog lamp not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
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X7 KCD is a 2004 Caterham Super 7 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 12,251 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 Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X7 KCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 22 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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X7 KCD is a 2004 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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