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Caterham 7

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,585 cc

L7 KKOMOT history

L7 KKO is a green petrol Caterham 7 first used on 16 Jul 1998. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 31,852 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
31,852 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,015 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 KKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
7
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,585 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
16 Jul 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 KKO was last recorded at 31,852 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 385 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,467 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
385 miles
Average per year
1,015 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,852 miles
  • 2025 – 31,467 miles
  • 2024 – 30,986 miles
  • 2023 – 30,700 miles
  • 2022 – 30,310 miles
  • 2021 – 29,925 miles
  • 2019 – 29,603 miles
  • 2018 – 28,994 miles
  • 2017 – 28,134 miles
  • 2016 – 26,706 miles
  • 2015 – 25,873 miles
  • 2014 – 24,915 miles
  • 2013 – 21,133 miles
  • 2012 – 18,695 miles
  • 2011 – 15,587 miles
  • 2010 – 12,925 miles
  • 2009 – 11,257 miles
  • 2007 – 11,049 miles
  • 2006 – 10,825 miles
  • 2005 – 10,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,852 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.

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,852 miles (+385)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    31,852 miles
    Test number
    425991933601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass31,467 miles (+481)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    31,467 miles
    Test number
    873535250235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass30,986 miles (+286)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    30,986 miles
    Test number
    746451575857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass30,700 miles (+390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    30,700 miles
    Test number
    837240498403
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass30,310 miles (+385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    30,310 miles
    Test number
    199300260628
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass29,925 miles (+322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    29,925 miles
    Test number
    122698803788
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass29,603 miles (+609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    29,603 miles
    Test number
    622297717946
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass28,994 miles (+860)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    28,994 miles
    Test number
    136057093545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,134 miles (+1,428)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    28,134 miles
    Test number
    754361292270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,706 miles (+833)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    26,706 miles
    Test number
    754767852643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,873 miles (+958)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    25,873 miles
    Test number
    758033745178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,915 miles (+867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    24,915 miles
    Test number
    528522834218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  13. Pass24,048 miles (+2,915)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    24,048 miles
    Test number
    817734134105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail21,133 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,133 miles
    Test number
    415943723183
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  15. Pass21,133 miles (+2,438)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    21,133 miles
    Test number
    905723923147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,695 miles (+3,108)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    18,695 miles
    Test number
    387892722172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,587 miles (+2,662)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    15,587 miles
    Test number
    315620431199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,925 miles (+1,668)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    12,925 miles
    Test number
    384370730193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,257 miles (+208)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    11,257 miles
    Test number
    343551249196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,049 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    11,049 miles
    Test number
    762294767231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,825 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    10,825 miles
    Test number
    674151146241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    10,502 miles
    Test number
    470684615229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 KKO

Does L7 KKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 KKO is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 KKO?
The MOT on L7 KKO is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 KKO done?
L7 KKO was recorded at 31,852 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 1,015 miles a year.
Has L7 KKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 KKO has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2013.
Has the mileage on L7 KKO 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 KKO find?
L7 KKO passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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