Caterham Seven (S3)
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc
K88 RHMMOT history
K88 RHM is a blue petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 1 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 44,269 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 44,269 mi
- At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,974 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K88 RHM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Caterham
- Model
- Seven (S3)
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 1 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K88 RHM was last recorded at 44,269 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 44,269 miles · 12 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,974 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 44,269 miles
- 2025 – 43,977 miles
- 2024 – 42,449 miles
- 2023 – 41,994 miles
- 2022 – 41,119 miles
- 2021 – 37,748 miles
- 2020 – 35,989 miles
- 2019 – 30,089 miles
- 2018 – 26,535 miles
- 2017 – 23,138 miles
- 2016 – 20,108 miles
- 2015 – 16,380 miles
- 2013 – 14,933 miles
- 2012 – 14,409 miles
- 2011 – 13,925 miles
- 2010 – 11,894 miles
- 2009 – 10,368 miles
- 2008 – 8,396 miles
- 2007 – 8,049 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass44,269 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Windscreen washer not working
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front indicators only operative with sidelights on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 2 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass44,269 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 44,269 miles
- Test number
- 706882698765
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail44,269 miles (+292)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,269 miles
- Test number
- 446904031890
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass43,977 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 43,977 miles
- Test number
- 172610080294
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail43,977 miles (+1,528)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,977 miles
- Test number
- 969007406746
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass42,449 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 42,449 miles
- Test number
- 782853009523
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail42,449 miles (+455)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,449 miles
- Test number
- 322212394156
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass41,994 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 41,994 miles
- Test number
- 987670039449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,994 miles (+875)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,994 miles
- Test number
- 316824357032
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
Pass41,119 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 41,119 miles
- Test number
- 878801681935
- AdvisoryFront indicators function through front sidelights when operated
- AdvisoryFront indicators only operative with sidelights on
- AdvisoryOffside rear handbrake cable fouling on halfshaft
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail41,119 miles (+3,371)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,119 miles
- Test number
- 202799515422
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront indicators only operative with sidelights on
- AdvisoryOffside rear handbrake cable fouling on halfshaft
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass37,748 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 37,748 miles
- Test number
- 239008241014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,748 miles (+1,759)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,748 miles
- Test number
- 420202276393
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass35,989 miles (+5,900)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 35,989 miles
- Test number
- 315197399438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,089 miles (+3,554)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 30,089 miles
- Test number
- 622250046865
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass26,535 miles (+3,397)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 26,535 miles
- Test number
- 900840022993
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,138 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 23,138 miles
- Test number
- 218056198329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,136 miles (+3,028)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,136 miles
- Test number
- 195698398514
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust loose on front pipe (7.1.2)
Pass20,108 miles (+3,728)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 20,108 miles
- Test number
- 854865153485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,380 miles (+1,447)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 16,380 miles
- Test number
- 106416885403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,933 miles (+524)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 14,933 miles
- Test number
- 705743063229
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass14,409 miles (+484)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 14,409 miles
- Test number
- 687179362205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,925 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 13,925 miles
- Test number
- 218645061265
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSlight play in steering rack
Fail13,925 miles (+2,031)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,925 miles
- Test number
- 985085661264
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureSteering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSlight play in steering rack
Pass11,894 miles (+1,526)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 11,894 miles
- Test number
- 492499680191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,368 miles (+1,972)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 10,368 miles
- Test number
- 802747599188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,396 miles (+347)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 8,396 miles
- Test number
- 541433288266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,049 miles (+1,197)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 8,049 miles
- Test number
- 952457977250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,852 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 6,852 miles
- Test number
- 253732097064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K88 RHM
- Does K88 RHM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 RHM is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K88 RHM?
- The MOT on K88 RHM is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K88 RHM done?
- K88 RHM was recorded at 44,269 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 1,974 miles a year.
- Has K88 RHM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K88 RHM has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on K88 RHM 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 K88 RHM find?
- K88 RHM passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward; play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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