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Caterham 7

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,588 cc

L7 CUUMOT history

L7 CUU is a blue petrol Caterham 7 first used on 2 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 27,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
27,596 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 CUU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
7
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 CUU was last recorded at 27,596 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 1,722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
25,874 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,722 miles
Average per year
1,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,596 miles
  • 2025 – 25,874 miles
  • 2024 – 24,498 miles
  • 2023 – 22,657 miles
  • 2022 – 20,525 miles
  • 2021 – 19,397 miles
  • 2019 – 18,714 miles
  • 2018 – 18,203 miles
  • 2017 – 17,370 miles
  • 2016 – 15,867 miles
  • 2015 – 14,142 miles
  • 2014 – 13,693 miles
  • 2013 – 13,218 miles
  • 2012 – 11,146 miles
  • 2011 – 8,398 miles
  • 2010 – 5,280 miles
  • 2009 – 4,420 miles
  • 2008 – 4,200 miles
  • 2007 – 3,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,596 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,596 miles (+1,722)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    27,596 miles
    Test number
    483091362192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass25,874 miles (+1,376)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    25,874 miles
    Test number
    175610393058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass24,498 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    24,498 miles
    Test number
    700437211775
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail24,454 miles (+1,797)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,454 miles
    Test number
    495401269253
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass22,657 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    22,657 miles
    Test number
    294584117711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail22,586 miles (+2,061)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,586 miles
    Test number
    842748992843
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass20,525 miles (+1,128)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    20,525 miles
    Test number
    567953184372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass19,397 miles (+683)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    19,397 miles
    Test number
    848319860191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Pass18,714 miles (+511)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    18,714 miles
    Test number
    181854399419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass18,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    18,203 miles
    Test number
    119101990496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail18,203 miles (+833)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,203 miles
    Test number
    225593686190
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  12. Pass17,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    17,370 miles
    Test number
    159499525416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail17,370 miles (+1,503)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,370 miles
    Test number
    683841575252
    • FailureRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

  14. Pass15,867 miles (+1,725)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    15,867 miles
    Test number
    978729220123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    14,142 miles
    Test number
    129173755170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail14,142 miles (+449)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,142 miles
    Test number
    286253955410
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass13,693 miles (+475)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    13,693 miles
    Test number
    927574994042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,218 miles (+2,072)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    13,218 miles
    Test number
    137673593004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,146 miles (+2,748)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    11,146 miles
    Test number
    477586862010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,398 miles (+3,118)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    8,398 miles
    Test number
    338353781069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass5,280 miles (+860)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    5,280 miles
    Test number
    651617170037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass4,420 miles (+220)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    4,420 miles
    Test number
    631464949035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass4,200 miles (+495)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    4,200 miles
    Test number
    964543238093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass3,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    3,705 miles
    Test number
    150350427025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 CUU

Does L7 CUU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 CUU is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 CUU?
The MOT on L7 CUU is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 CUU done?
L7 CUU was recorded at 27,596 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 1,244 miles a year.
Has L7 CUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 CUU has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L7 CUU 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 L7 CUU find?
L7 CUU passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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