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Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue and Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,396 cc

L70 SVNMOT history

L70 SVN is a blue and silver petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 24 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 24,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
24,434 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 SVN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Seven (S3)
Colour
Blue and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 SVN was last recorded at 24,434 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 1,302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
23,132 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,302 miles
Average per year
1,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 24,434 miles
  • 2025 – 23,132 miles
  • 2024 – 21,375 miles
  • 2022 – 20,497 miles
  • 2020 – 20,124 miles
  • 2019 – 19,324 miles
  • 2018 – 17,472 miles
  • 2017 – 14,810 miles
  • 2016 – 11,303 miles
  • 2015 – 5,863 miles
  • 2014 – 5,509 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,434 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 24 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass24,434 miles (+1,302)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    24,434 miles
    Test number
    859040080974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass23,132 miles (+1,757)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    23,132 miles
    Test number
    303493695372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass21,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    21,375 miles
    Test number
    481646709186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    689239240845
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass20,497 miles (+373)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    20,497 miles
    Test number
    928212180247
    • MinorRear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass20,124 miles (+800)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    20,124 miles
    Test number
    846150909002
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  7. Pass19,324 miles (+1,852)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    19,324 miles
    Test number
    753848007871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass17,472 miles (+2,662)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    17,472 miles
    Test number
    778707059882
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass14,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    14,810 miles
    Test number
    775825642196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail14,810 miles (+3,507)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,810 miles
    Test number
    506040043060
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  11. Pass11,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    11,303 miles
    Test number
    957881772471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail11,303 miles (+5,440)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,303 miles
    Test number
    326547028128
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  13. Pass5,863 miles (+354)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    5,863 miles
    Test number
    679049005260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass5,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    5,509 miles
    Test number
    639315474183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 SVN

Does L70 SVN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 SVN is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 SVN?
The MOT on L70 SVN is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 SVN done?
L70 SVN was recorded at 24,434 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 1,621 miles a year.
Has L70 SVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 SVN has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on L70 SVN 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 L70 SVN find?
L70 SVN passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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