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Caterham 7

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

C5 EVNMOT history

C5 EVN is a black petrol Caterham 7 first used on 12 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 23,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
23,005 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 EVN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
7
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
12 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 EVN was last recorded at 23,005 miles on 22 May 2026, 1,171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
21,834 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,171 miles
Average per year
1,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 23,005 miles
  • 2025 – 21,834 miles
  • 2024 – 18,912 miles
  • 2023 – 15,468 miles
  • 2022 – 13,696 miles
  • 2021 – 12,375 miles
  • 2020 – 11,560 miles
  • 2019 – 10,784 miles
  • 2018 – 9,984 miles
  • 2017 – 8,674 miles
  • 2016 – 7,538 miles
  • 2015 – 6,984 miles
  • 2014 – 5,157 miles
  • 2013 – 3,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,005 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass23,005 miles (+1,171)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    23,005 miles
    Test number
    595420120817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass21,834 miles (+2,922)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    21,834 miles
    Test number
    388755764094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass18,912 miles (+3,444)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    18,912 miles
    Test number
    909185661692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass15,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    15,468 miles
    Test number
    220772066068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail15,468 miles (+1,772)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,468 miles
    Test number
    724859196812
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass13,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    13,696 miles
    Test number
    586141150564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail13,696 miles (+1,321)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,696 miles
    Test number
    164150617528
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass12,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    12,375 miles
    Test number
    290549136595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail12,374 miles (+814)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,374 miles
    Test number
    390633203692
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass11,560 miles (+776)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    11,560 miles
    Test number
    303771229587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass10,784 miles (+800)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    10,784 miles
    Test number
    764867095163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass9,984 miles (+1,310)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    9,984 miles
    Test number
    194726939790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass8,674 miles (+1,136)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    8,674 miles
    Test number
    572312925688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass7,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    7,538 miles
    Test number
    577001455213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail7,538 miles (+554)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,538 miles
    Test number
    328803061544
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  16. Pass6,984 miles (+802)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    6,984 miles
    Test number
    568857773336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass6,182 miles (+1,025)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    6,182 miles
    Test number
    879238725023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass5,157 miles (+1,727)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    5,157 miles
    Test number
    828883914029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass3,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    3,430 miles
    Test number
    925674623060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 EVN

Does C5 EVN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 EVN is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 EVN?
The MOT on C5 EVN is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 EVN done?
C5 EVN was recorded at 23,005 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 1,469 miles a year.
Has C5 EVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 EVN has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2023.
Has the mileage on C5 EVN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C5 EVN find?
C5 EVN passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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