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Caterham Seven (S3)

Green and Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T714 GKOMOT history

T714 GKO is a green and yellow petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 18 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 16,707 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
16,707 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
48 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T714 GKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Seven (S3)
Colour
Green and Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T714 GKO was last recorded at 16,707 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 4,985 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Apr 2021: 6 miles, lower than 26,995 miles on 18 Apr 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
11,722 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,985 miles
Average per year
48 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 16,707 miles
  • 2025 – 11,722 miles
  • 2024 – 8,702 miles
  • 2023 – 4,536 miles
  • 2022 – 214 miles
  • 2021 – 6 miles
  • 2019 – 26,995 miles
  • 2018 – 26,995 miles
  • 2017 – 26,995 miles
  • 2016 – 26,995 miles
  • 2015 – 24,976 miles
  • 2014 – 22,918 miles
  • 2013 – 22,582 miles
  • 2012 – 22,309 miles
  • 2011 – 22,021 miles
  • 2009 – 20,725 miles
  • 2008 – 19,734 miles
  • 2007 – 18,377 miles
  • 2006 – 15,748 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass16,707 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNo windscreen or wipers fitted to vehicle at time of inspection

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass16,707 miles (+4,985)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    16,707 miles
    Test number
    924445225133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo windscreen or wipers fitted to vehicle at time of inspection

  2. Pass11,722 miles (+3,020)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2026
    Odometer
    11,722 miles
    Test number
    532299927297
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen / wipers missing at time of inspection

  3. Pass8,702 miles (+4,166)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    8,702 miles
    Test number
    104100970213
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass4,536 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    4,536 miles
    Test number
    261869017107
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail4,532 miles (+4,318)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,532 miles
    Test number
    624270168790
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass214 miles (+208)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    214 miles
    Test number
    462250273724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass6 miles (-26,989)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    6 miles
    Test number
    466306484711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass26,995 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    26,995 miles
    Test number
    291868645502
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth anti slip (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass26,995 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    26,995 miles
    Test number
    740882577204
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint worn < 2mm, but on limit, benefit of doubt given (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  10. Fail26,995 miles1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,995 miles
    Test number
    193088899209
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint worn < 2mm, but on limit, benefit of doubt given (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  11. Fail26,995 miles5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,995 miles
    Test number
    754841046957
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail26,995 miles2 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,995 miles
    Test number
    739437963274
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure innerwall (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed innerwall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureCentral Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront nearside tyre inner edge worn
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen nearside lower corner small split
    • AdvisoryRear offside shock absorber slight leak

  13. Pass26,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    26,995 miles
    Test number
    744035408481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail26,995 miles (+2,019)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,995 miles
    Test number
    914438588307
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass24,976 miles (+2,058)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    24,976 miles
    Test number
    356031935261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,918 miles (+336)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    22,918 miles
    Test number
    605940764100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,582 miles (+273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    22,582 miles
    Test number
    137813423154
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass22,309 miles (+288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    22,309 miles
    Test number
    398426322270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass22,021 miles (+1,296)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    22,021 miles
    Test number
    849325361135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,725 miles (+991)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    20,725 miles
    Test number
    642379729137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,734 miles (+1,357)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    19,734 miles
    Test number
    581130028123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,377 miles (+2,629)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    18,377 miles
    Test number
    992741007182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,748 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    15,748 miles
    Test number
    314606526184
    • NoteDrivers wiper taped up [secure]

Questions about T714 GKO

Does T714 GKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T714 GKO is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T714 GKO?
The MOT on T714 GKO is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T714 GKO done?
T714 GKO was recorded at 16,707 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 48 miles a year.
Has T714 GKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T714 GKO has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T714 GKO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Apr 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T714 GKO find?
T714 GKO passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 6 more.

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