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Caterham Super 7

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

K18 SLRMOT history

K18 SLR is a blue petrol Caterham Super 7 first used on 3 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Apr 2023 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 5,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Apr 2023
Mileage
5,485 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2022
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
96 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 SLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Super 7
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 SLR was last recorded at 5,485 miles on 9 Apr 2022, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
5,463 miles · 27 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
96 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 5,485 miles
  • 2021 – 5,463 miles
  • 2020 – 5,414 miles
  • 2019 – 5,365 miles
  • 2017 – 5,313 miles
  • 2016 – 5,306 miles
  • 2015 – 5,299 miles
  • 2014 – 5,273 miles
  • 2013 – 5,113 miles
  • 2012 – 5,008 miles
  • 2011 – 4,958 miles
  • 2010 – 4,925 miles
  • 2008 – 4,189 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass5,485 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass5,485 miles (+22)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    5,485 miles
    Test number
    743566935062
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass5,463 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    5,463 miles
    Test number
    879668832238
    • AdvisoryO/s steering rack boot perishing

  3. Pass5,414 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    5,414 miles
    Test number
    645107170335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass5,365 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    5,365 miles
    Test number
    932864512585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail5,344 miles (+31)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,344 miles
    Test number
    256661882154
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

  6. Pass5,313 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    5,313 miles
    Test number
    249848047907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass5,306 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    5,306 miles
    Test number
    620320954645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass5,299 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    5,299 miles
    Test number
    621280948318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass5,273 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    5,273 miles
    Test number
    588377404325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass5,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    5,113 miles
    Test number
    866443303353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail5,113 miles (+105)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,113 miles
    Test number
    486181883265
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass5,008 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    5,008 miles
    Test number
    179354322103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass4,958 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    4,958 miles
    Test number
    355683111124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass4,925 miles (+736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    4,925 miles
    Test number
    313771620129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass4,189 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    4,189 miles
    Test number
    660879288219
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBattery insecure

Questions about K18 SLR

Does K18 SLR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K18 SLR expired on 26 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K18 SLR?
The MOT on K18 SLR expired on 26 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K18 SLR done?
K18 SLR was recorded at 5,485 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2022, an average of 96 miles a year.
Has K18 SLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 SLR has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on K18 SLR 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 K18 SLR find?
K18 SLR passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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