
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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass19,049 miles (+594)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 19,049 miles
- Test number
- 813209321405
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass17,107 miles (+971)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 17,107 miles
- Test number
- 366539669807
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,136 miles (+2,622)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 16,136 miles
- Test number
- 396050888496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,514 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 13,514 miles
- Test number
- 485562448428
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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.
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.
Pass12,622 miles (+900)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 12,622 miles
- Test number
- 172122357565
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,722 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 11,722 miles
- Test number
- 235443219564
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass9,048 miles (+185)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 9,048 miles
- Test number
- 754548904486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,863 miles (+321)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 8,863 miles
- Test number
- 151574025354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,542 miles (+1,097)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 8,542 miles
- Test number
- 498694695000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,445 miles (+1,339)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 7,445 miles
- Test number
- 768844074015
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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