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Caterham Super 7

Black · Petrol · 1994 · 1,595 cc

L6 KARMOT history

L6 KAR is a black petrol Caterham Super 7 first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 57,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
57,316 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 KAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Super 7
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 KAR was last recorded at 57,316 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 1,344 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,972 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,344 miles
Average per year
1,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,316 miles
  • 2025 – 55,972 miles
  • 2023 – 55,348 miles
  • 2022 – 55,174 miles
  • 2021 – 53,899 miles
  • 2020 – 53,881 miles
  • 2019 – 53,278 miles
  • 2018 – 52,060 miles
  • 2016 – 49,821 miles
  • 2015 – 48,391 miles
  • 2014 – 47,930 miles
  • 2013 – 45,372 miles
  • 2011 – 45,018 miles
  • 2010 – 42,267 miles
  • 2009 – 41,501 miles
  • 2008 – 41,013 miles
  • 2007 – 40,953 miles
  • 2006 – 37,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,316 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake requirements only just met

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,316 miles (+1,344)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    57,316 miles
    Test number
    683960347321
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake requirements only just met

  2. Pass55,972 miles (+624)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    55,972 miles
    Test number
    324861633855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass55,348 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    55,348 miles
    Test number
    480070456239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,174 miles (+1,275)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    55,174 miles
    Test number
    610053594359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    53,899 miles
    Test number
    288599022889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail53,899 miles (+18)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,899 miles
    Test number
    804125944483
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass53,881 miles (+603)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    53,881 miles
    Test number
    428248093440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass53,278 miles (+1,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,278 miles
    Test number
    493904990960
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass52,060 miles (+2,239)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    52,060 miles
    Test number
    887220173031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    49,821 miles
    Test number
    924865089245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,821 miles (+1,430)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,821 miles
    Test number
    734551633412
    • FailureNearside engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

  12. Pass48,391 miles (+461)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    48,391 miles
    Test number
    846988085147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,930 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    47,930 miles
    Test number
    207875774191
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteO/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

  14. Fail47,930 miles (+2,558)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,930 miles
    Test number
    569525974187
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteO/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

  15. Pass45,372 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    45,372 miles
    Test number
    256211023442
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail45,372 miles (+354)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,372 miles
    Test number
    337391123154
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail45,018 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,018 miles
    Test number
    398127521257
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteO/s/f wheelbearing slightly noisy

  18. Pass45,018 miles (+2,751)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    45,018 miles
    Test number
    967147321277
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteO/s/f wheelbearing slightly noisy

  19. Pass42,267 miles (+766)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    42,267 miles
    Test number
    244964820298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,501 miles (+488)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    41,501 miles
    Test number
    301241189122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    41,013 miles
    Test number
    122452398103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail41,013 miles (+60)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,013 miles
    Test number
    373542298155
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  23. Pass40,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    40,953 miles
    Test number
    522817607257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail40,953 miles (+3,495)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,953 miles
    Test number
    311827507297
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  25. Pass37,458 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    37,458 miles
    Test number
    900330576173
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about L6 KAR

Does L6 KAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 KAR is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 KAR?
The MOT on L6 KAR is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 KAR done?
L6 KAR was recorded at 57,316 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 1,012 miles a year.
Has L6 KAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 KAR has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L6 KAR 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 L6 KAR find?
L6 KAR passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front wheel bearing has slight play both; handbrake requirements only just met.

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