Caterham Seven MOT Results

Registered in 2000
89.4% pass rate
from 104 tests in 2021
(74% better than other 2000 cars)
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Caterham Seven is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (60% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.96% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.96% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.96% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.96% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.96% fail on Switch
    • 0.96% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.96% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.96% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.96% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.96% fail on Horn
  • 5.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.9% fail on Non catalyst emissions (15 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.96% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.96% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.96% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.96% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.96% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 3.8% fail on Brakes (71% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.96% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.96% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.96% fail on Rbt
          • 0.96% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.96% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.96% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.96% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.96% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.96% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.96% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.96% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.96% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.96% fail on Brake discs
  • 3.8% fail on Steering
    • 2.9% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.9% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.96% fail on Steering wheel
  • 1.9% fail on Visibility
    • 0.96% fail on Wipers
    • 0.96% fail on Washers
  • 0.96% fail on Suspension
    • 0.96% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 0.96% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.96% fail on Chassis
      • 0.96% fail on Chassis condition
  • 0.96% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.96% fail on Speedometer

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