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Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

K80 LFOMOT history

K80 LFO is a silver petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 61,424 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
61,424 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K80 LFO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Seven (S3)
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K80 LFO was last recorded at 61,424 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 556 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Mar 2011: 10,082 miles, lower than 14,709 miles on 16 Feb 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
60,868 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
556 miles
Average per year
2,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,424 miles
  • 2025 – 60,868 miles
  • 2024 – 60,131 miles
  • 2023 – 59,560 miles
  • 2022 – 58,864 miles
  • 2021 – 58,425 miles
  • 2020 – 58,308 miles
  • 2019 – 56,935 miles
  • 2018 – 54,463 miles
  • 2017 – 51,099 miles
  • 2016 – 46,433 miles
  • 2015 – 41,095 miles
  • 2014 – 35,955 miles
  • 2013 – 31,141 miles
  • 2012 – 24,286 miles
  • 2011 – 10,082 miles
  • 2010 – 14,709 miles
  • 2009 – 14,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,424 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,424 miles (+556)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    61,424 miles
    Test number
    221185976467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass60,868 miles (+737)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    60,868 miles
    Test number
    938654362404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass60,131 miles (+571)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    60,131 miles
    Test number
    600444887081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass59,560 miles (+696)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    59,560 miles
    Test number
    897323941877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,864 miles (+439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    58,864 miles
    Test number
    667584759599
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass58,425 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    58,425 miles
    Test number
    121834000036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,308 miles (+1,373)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    58,308 miles
    Test number
    443512356517
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass56,935 miles (+2,472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    56,935 miles
    Test number
    976327365002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass54,463 miles (+3,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    54,463 miles
    Test number
    811577760473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  10. Pass51,099 miles (+4,666)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,099 miles
    Test number
    264841341443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  11. Pass46,433 miles (+5,338)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    46,433 miles
    Test number
    735277113510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,095 miles (+5,140)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,095 miles
    Test number
    988339555083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,955 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    35,955 miles
    Test number
    108529864058
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  14. Fail35,955 miles (+4,814)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,955 miles
    Test number
    388349964084
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  15. Fail31,141 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,141 miles
    Test number
    869068653009
    • Repaired at testLower Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)
  16. Pass31,141 miles (+6,855)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    31,141 miles
    Test number
    936828353049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,286 miles (+14,204)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,286 miles
    Test number
    956775752034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,082 miles (-4,627)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    10,082 miles
    Test number
    285142861067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,709 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    14,709 miles
    Test number
    834877940024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    14,677 miles
    Test number
    101421699014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K80 LFO

Does K80 LFO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K80 LFO is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K80 LFO?
The MOT on K80 LFO is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K80 LFO done?
K80 LFO was recorded at 61,424 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 2,690 miles a year.
Has K80 LFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K80 LFO has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2014.
Has the mileage on K80 LFO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K80 LFO find?
K80 LFO passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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