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YM02 ABZ

2002 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,101 mi
Last recorded18,101 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Caterham Super 714,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 ABZ
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 18,101 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 17,539 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 16,434 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 15,389 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 14,564 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 14,244 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 14,060 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 13,157 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 12,982 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 12,483 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 11,585 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 10,520 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 10,512 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 9,886 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 98,763 miles

n/s/f lower swivel slight play

slight play o/s/f lower swivel

Pass 27 Apr 2011 9,805 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 9,779 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 9,508 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 8,965 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 8,092 miles

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Mar 2006 6,958 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 6,957 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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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YM02 ABZ is a 2002 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2002 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 14,341 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YM02 ABZ, 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 24 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM02 ABZ registered?

YM02 ABZ is a 2002 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is YM02 ABZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM02 ABZ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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