CATERHAM SEVEN (S3) NL02XKU has 24 MOTs

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This 2002 CATERHAM SEVEN (S3) has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 29,963 miles 2 months ago on Friday 27th March 2026 at 14:08.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Sunday 4th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

NL02XKU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED4TH APRIL 202729,963 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Sump Damaged
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED27TH MARCH 20254TH APRIL 202629,663 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine Leaking Slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Gearbox Leaking Slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Sump Damaged
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Small Split In Boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED5TH APRIL 20244TH APRIL 202529,400 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED31ST MARCH 202330TH MARCH 202428,955 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
PASSED16TH MARCH 202215TH MARCH 202328,734 MI
PASSED7TH DECEMBER 20206TH DECEMBER 202128,208 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 20199TH OCTOBER 202027,691 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED16TH JUNE 201825TH JUNE 201926,877 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED26TH JUNE 201725TH JUNE 201826,279 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
PASSED15TH JUNE 201614TH JUNE 201725,483 MI
PASSED10TH APRIL 20159TH APRIL 201624,601 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Upper Front Suspension Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
FAILED10TH APRIL 201524,601 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Side Repeater Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Upper Front Suspension Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
PASSED13TH MARCH 201412TH MARCH 201523,651 MI
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 20129TH SEPTEMBER 201322,124 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
FAILED5TH SEPTEMBER 201222,122 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. FAIL - Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
  4. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED27TH AUGUST 201127TH AUGUST 201221,071 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
FAILED26TH AUGUST 201121,071 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Insecure (1.7.3)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Insecure (1.7.3)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  4. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Direction Indicator Insecure (1.4.a.2b)
  6. FAIL - Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  11. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
FAILED18TH AUGUST 201018,597 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low And Too Far To The Right. (1.8)
  3. USER ENTERED - Slight Oil Leak At Rear Differential
  4. USER ENTERED - Impact Damage To Oil Sump Pan , Front Of Sump Pan Badly Cracked. Also Sump Drain Plug Area Has Minor Impact Damage And A Slight Oil Leak.
PASSED18TH AUGUST 201027TH AUGUST 201118,597 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Slight Oil Leak At Rear Differential
  2. USER ENTERED - Impact Damage To Oil Sump Pan , Front Of Sump Pan Badly Cracked. Also Sump Drain Plug Area Has Minor Impact Damage And A Slight Oil Leak.
PASSED28TH AUGUST 200927TH AUGUST 201016,879 MI
FAILED16TH AUGUST 200814,125 MI
 
  1. PRS - Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
  2. USER ENTERED - Screenwash Bottle Cap Missing
  3. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED16TH AUGUST 200815TH AUGUST 200914,125 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Screenwash Bottle Cap Missing
  2. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED9TH JULY 20078TH JULY 200812,744 MI
PASSED19TH APRIL 200618TH APRIL 200710,751 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

NL02XKU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 79% | MOT Failure Rate: 21%

NL02XKU MOT Comments

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NL02XKU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 29,963 miles | Average yearly mileage: 1,248 miles

NL02XKU FAQs

This Caterham Seven (s3) with registration NL02XKU was manufactured on Friday 1st March 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 29,963 miles, so this Caterham has travelled an average of 1,248 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Caterham Seven (s3) beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means NL02XKU has a 79% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Caterham Seven (s3) has had 27 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 9 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Caterham Seven (s3) is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does NL02XKU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 11th May 2026 NL02XKU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is NL02XKU Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 11th May 2026 NL02XKU does have Tax. Read more

When does NL02XKU Tax expire?

The current Tax for NL02XKU will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does NL02XKU MOT expire?

The current MOT for NL02XKU will expire in 11 months on Sunday 4th April 2027. Read more

When did NL02XKU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for NL02XKU was on Friday 27th March 2026 at 14:08. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has NL02XKU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for NL02XKU we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has NL02XKU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for NL02XKU we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 79% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is NL02XKU?

NL02XKU is registered as a 2002 Caterham Seven (s3). Read more

How many miles has NL02XKU done?

The odometer reading for NL02XKU at the last MOT in March 2026 was 29,963 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 1,248 miles per year. Read more

How old is NL02XKU?

The vehicle NL02XKU was manufactured in 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. It was first registered on Friday 1st March 2002. Read more

What colour is NL02XKU?

The official colour of NL02XKU is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does NL02XKU have?

NL02XKU has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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