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Caterham Seven (S3)

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,588 cc

Y20 SWMMOT history

Y20 SWM is a red petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 17 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 19,049 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
19,049 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
959 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y20 SWM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Seven (S3)
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y20 SWM was last recorded at 19,049 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 594 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
18,455 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
594 miles
Average per year
959 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 19,049 miles
  • 2025 – 18,455 miles
  • 2024 – 17,107 miles
  • 2023 – 16,136 miles
  • 2022 – 13,514 miles
  • 2021 – 12,778 miles
  • 2020 – 12,741 miles
  • 2018 – 12,622 miles
  • 2017 – 11,722 miles
  • 2016 – 9,048 miles
  • 2015 – 8,542 miles
  • 2014 – 7,445 miles
  • 2013 – 6,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass19,049 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Hand brake lever has slight reserve travel.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass19,049 miles (+594)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    19,049 miles
    Test number
    813209321405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass18,455 miles (+1,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    18,455 miles
    Test number
    731730616031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  3. Pass17,107 miles (+971)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    17,107 miles
    Test number
    366539669807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass16,136 miles (+2,622)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    16,136 miles
    Test number
    396050888496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass13,514 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    13,514 miles
    Test number
    485562448428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail13,499 miles (+721)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,499 miles
    Test number
    859095012205
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass12,778 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    12,778 miles
    Test number
    613004639378
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has slight reverse travel
  8. Pass12,741 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    12,741 miles
    Test number
    643365079542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever has slight reserve travel.
  9. Fail12,731 miles (+109)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,731 miles
    Test number
    934526860373
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever has slight reserve travel.
  10. Pass12,622 miles (+900)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    12,622 miles
    Test number
    172122357565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass11,722 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    11,722 miles
    Test number
    235443219564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail11,720 miles (+2,672)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,720 miles
    Test number
    924796576179
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
  13. Pass9,048 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    9,048 miles
    Test number
    754548904486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass8,863 miles (+321)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    8,863 miles
    Test number
    151574025354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass8,542 miles (+1,097)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    8,542 miles
    Test number
    498694695000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass7,445 miles (+1,339)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    7,445 miles
    Test number
    768844074015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass6,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    6,106 miles
    Test number
    145561763079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y20 SWM

Does Y20 SWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y20 SWM is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y20 SWM?
The MOT on Y20 SWM is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y20 SWM done?
Y20 SWM was recorded at 19,049 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 959 miles a year.
Has Y20 SWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y20 SWM has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on Y20 SWM 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 Y20 SWM find?
Y20 SWM passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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