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Caterham Seven (S3)

Green and Yellow · Petrol · 2007 · 1,588 cc

V31 KARMOT history

V31 KAR is a green and yellow petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 24 Jul 2007. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 25,179 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 May 2026
Mileage
25,179 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2025
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 KAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Seven (S3)
Colour
Green and Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
24 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 May 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 KAR was last recorded at 25,179 miles on 25 Apr 2025, 1,906 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
23,273 miles · 18 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,906 miles
Average per year
1,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 25,179 miles
  • 2024 – 23,273 miles
  • 2023 – 20,966 miles
  • 2021 – 20,840 miles
  • 2020 – 20,706 miles
  • 2019 – 20,404 miles
  • 2018 – 19,934 miles
  • 2017 – 18,862 miles
  • 2016 – 17,592 miles
  • 2015 – 16,041 miles
  • 2014 – 14,085 miles
  • 2013 – 10,863 miles
  • 2012 – 9,444 miles
  • 2011 – 6,603 miles
  • 2010 – 4,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,179 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass25,179 miles (+1,906)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2026
    Odometer
    25,179 miles
    Test number
    620594106690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass23,273 miles (+2,307)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    23,273 miles
    Test number
    808154812348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass20,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    20,966 miles
    Test number
    129167034739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail20,966 miles (+126)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,966 miles
    Test number
    733933896164
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass20,840 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    20,840 miles
    Test number
    499316654960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass20,706 miles (+302)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    20,706 miles
    Test number
    903842691149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass20,404 miles (+470)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    20,404 miles
    Test number
    142611423626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass19,934 miles (+1,072)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    19,934 miles
    Test number
    558767436931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass18,862 miles (+1,270)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    18,862 miles
    Test number
    526515454056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,592 miles (+1,551)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    17,592 miles
    Test number
    317460297588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,041 miles (+1,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    16,041 miles
    Test number
    427742451345
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass14,085 miles (+3,222)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    14,085 miles
    Test number
    799785534344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass10,863 miles (+1,419)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    10,863 miles
    Test number
    979316823383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass9,444 miles (+2,841)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    9,444 miles
    Test number
    698453052356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass6,603 miles (+2,183)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    6,603 miles
    Test number
    566650781291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass4,420 miles (+1,033)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    4,420 miles
    Test number
    611425200368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass3,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    3,387 miles
    Test number
    534606790112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V31 KAR

Does V31 KAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V31 KAR expired on 3 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V31 KAR?
The MOT on V31 KAR expired on 3 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V31 KAR done?
V31 KAR was recorded at 25,179 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2025, an average of 1,475 miles a year.
Has V31 KAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 KAR has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2023.
Has the mileage on V31 KAR 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 V31 KAR find?
V31 KAR passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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