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Caterham 7

Silver and Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,999 cc

K8 TUMMOT history

K8 TUM is a silver and black petrol Caterham 7 first used on 8 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 12,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
12,134 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 TUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
7
Colour
Silver and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 TUM was last recorded at 12,134 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 1,947 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Apr 2018: 43 miles, lower than 31,749 miles on 19 Aug 2014.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
10,187 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 12,134 miles
  • 2025 – 10,187 miles
  • 2024 – 7,860 miles
  • 2023 – 5,917 miles
  • 2022 – 4,147 miles
  • 2021 – 3,403 miles
  • 2019 – 1,339 miles
  • 2018 – 43 miles
  • 2014 – 31,749 miles
  • 2013 – 29,515 miles
  • 2012 – 27,544 miles
  • 2011 – 24,149 miles
  • 2010 – 21,942 miles
  • 2009 – 19,856 miles
  • 2008 – 17,543 miles
  • 2007 – 14,835 miles
  • 2006 – 14,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass12,134 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass12,134 miles (+1,947)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    12,134 miles
    Test number
    955353588113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass10,187 miles (+2,327)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    10,187 miles
    Test number
    206260263548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass7,860 miles (+1,943)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    7,860 miles
    Test number
    915105478800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass5,917 miles (+1,770)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    5,917 miles
    Test number
    733645939283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass4,147 miles (+744)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    4,147 miles
    Test number
    772049488269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass3,403 miles (+2,064)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    3,403 miles
    Test number
    487832828152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass1,339 miles (+1,296)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    1,339 miles
    Test number
    687518058200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43 miles (-31,706)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    43 miles
    Test number
    115092603155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass31,749 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    31,749 miles
    Test number
    188121634215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  10. Fail31,749 miles (+2,234)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,749 miles
    Test number
    499291634289
    • Repaired at testLower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass29,515 miles (+1,971)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    29,515 miles
    Test number
    226343543280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,544 miles (+3,395)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    27,544 miles
    Test number
    649704922395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,149 miles (+2,207)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    24,149 miles
    Test number
    497241541447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,942 miles (+2,086)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    21,942 miles
    Test number
    774154460352
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs sightly rusty from inside
  15. Pass19,856 miles (+2,313)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    19,856 miles
    Test number
    832286639302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,543 miles (+2,708)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    17,543 miles
    Test number
    691105488264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,835 miles (+730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    14,835 miles
    Test number
    921313397002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass14,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    14,105 miles
    Test number
    333710386006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 TUM

Does K8 TUM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 TUM is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 TUM?
The MOT on K8 TUM is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 TUM done?
K8 TUM was recorded at 12,134 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026.
Has K8 TUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 TUM has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2014.
Has the mileage on K8 TUM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Apr 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K8 TUM find?
K8 TUM passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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