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Caterham 7

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

S5 SVNMOT history

S5 SVN is a grey petrol Caterham 7 first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 76,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
76,980 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 SVN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
7
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 SVN was last recorded at 76,980 miles on 8 May 2026, 1,764 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
75,216 miles · 19 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,764 miles
Average per year
2,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,980 miles
  • 2025 – 75,216 miles
  • 2024 – 73,831 miles
  • 2023 – 71,899 miles
  • 2022 – 70,413 miles
  • 2021 – 67,596 miles
  • 2019 – 66,125 miles
  • 2018 – 62,009 miles
  • 2017 – 59,783 miles
  • 2016 – 58,855 miles
  • 2015 – 57,383 miles
  • 2014 – 54,413 miles
  • 2013 – 52,690 miles
  • 2012 – 50,297 miles
  • 2011 – 46,473 miles
  • 2010 – 41,419 miles
  • 2009 – 40,076 miles
  • 2008 – 39,364 miles
  • 2007 – 38,526 miles
  • 2006 – 35,519 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,980 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,980 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    76,980 miles
    Test number
    981686899750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail76,980 miles3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,980 miles
    Test number
    965715317493
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Fail76,980 miles (+1,764)2 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,980 miles
    Test number
    425875368015
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits v5 limits higher (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits v5 limits higher (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass75,216 miles (+1,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    75,216 miles
    Test number
    720392416792
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass73,831 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    73,831 miles
    Test number
    248666125057
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail73,831 miles (+1,932)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,831 miles
    Test number
    539218151911
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass71,899 miles (+1,486)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    71,899 miles
    Test number
    445670196387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,413 miles (+2,817)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    70,413 miles
    Test number
    678451399103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,596 miles (+1,471)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    67,596 miles
    Test number
    888277520995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,125 miles (+4,116)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,125 miles
    Test number
    242171125999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,009 miles (+2,226)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    62,009 miles
    Test number
    461468728383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,783 miles (+928)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    59,783 miles
    Test number
    346961718322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,855 miles (+1,472)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    58,855 miles
    Test number
    747461777750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,383 miles (+2,970)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,383 miles
    Test number
    636224615166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,413 miles (+1,723)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    54,413 miles
    Test number
    118113824191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,690 miles (+2,393)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    52,690 miles
    Test number
    866055703154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,297 miles (+3,824)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,297 miles
    Test number
    168108162063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,473 miles (+5,054)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    46,473 miles
    Test number
    476133361017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,419 miles (+1,343)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    41,419 miles
    Test number
    974751140086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,076 miles (+712)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    40,076 miles
    Test number
    303964869073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,364 miles (+838)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    39,364 miles
    Test number
    611309958015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,526 miles (+3,007)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    38,526 miles
    Test number
    221162757083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    35,519 miles
    Test number
    341820416168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 SVN

Does S5 SVN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 SVN is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 SVN?
The MOT on S5 SVN is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 SVN done?
S5 SVN was recorded at 76,980 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 2,068 miles a year.
Has S5 SVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 SVN has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 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 S5 SVN find?
S5 SVN passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front sub-frame ball joint has slight play; offside front sub-frame ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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