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Caterham Super 7

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,595 cc

S7 CYUMOT history

S7 CYU is a silver petrol Caterham Super 7 first used on 20 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 17,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
17,730 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
837 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 CYU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Super 7
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 CYU was last recorded at 17,730 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
17,480 miles · 1 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
250 miles
Average per year
837 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 17,730 miles
  • 2025 – 17,480 miles
  • 2024 – 17,338 miles
  • 2023 – 17,063 miles
  • 2022 – 16,683 miles
  • 2021 – 16,669 miles
  • 2020 – 16,442 miles
  • 2019 – 16,426 miles
  • 2018 – 15,100 miles
  • 2017 – 14,305 miles
  • 2016 – 13,114 miles
  • 2015 – 12,245 miles
  • 2014 – 10,239 miles
  • 2013 – 8,142 miles
  • 2012 – 6,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,730 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,730 miles (+250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    17,730 miles
    Test number
    772556171030
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass17,480 miles (+142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    17,480 miles
    Test number
    319007567910
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area - sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass17,338 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    17,338 miles
    Test number
    246201995093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass17,063 miles (+380)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    17,063 miles
    Test number
    861447534127
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass16,683 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    16,683 miles
    Test number
    102627486187
    • 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))
  6. Fail16,669 miles (+227)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,669 miles
    Test number
    801189998342
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass16,442 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    16,442 miles
    Test number
    605152491373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass16,426 miles (+1,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    16,426 miles
    Test number
    211915892558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass15,100 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    15,100 miles
    Test number
    726772611579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail15,087 miles (+782)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,087 miles
    Test number
    402710474957
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  11. Pass14,305 miles (+1,191)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    14,305 miles
    Test number
    659253497745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass13,114 miles (+869)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    13,114 miles
    Test number
    574275772718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass12,245 miles (+2,006)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    12,245 miles
    Test number
    576388495063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass10,239 miles (+2,097)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    10,239 miles
    Test number
    745549394017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass8,142 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    8,142 miles
    Test number
    545849073003
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail8,199 miles (+2,145)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,199 miles
    Test number
    699519873047
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass6,054 miles (+56)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    6,054 miles
    Test number
    996118162043
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge
  18. Fail5,998 miles2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,998 miles
    Test number
    626992312028
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFree play at steering wheel to column
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Questions about S7 CYU

Does S7 CYU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 CYU is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S7 CYU?
The MOT on S7 CYU is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S7 CYU done?
S7 CYU was recorded at 17,730 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 837 miles a year.
Has S7 CYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 CYU has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on S7 CYU 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 S7 CYU find?
S7 CYU passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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