RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Caterham Seven (S3) reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·2,072 DVSA tests·2024
Across 2,072 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 88% of Caterham Seven (S3) cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on seat belts and road wheels.
88%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 96% of peers
+27.7 pts
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
2,072 tests · fleet 61%
88%
Where the Seven (S3) fails
Suspension99
Brakes99
Body & structure100
Steering99
Tyres100
Lights & electrics96
Holds up better on seat belts, road wheels, body & structure.
Share of 13 years and older Caterham Seven (S3) MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Caterham Seven (S3) reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Caterham Seven (S3) holds up well for its age: 88% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 96% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Caterham Seven (S3)?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Caterham Seven (S3) in 2024: 13 years and older, 88%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Caterham Seven (S3) MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Caterham Seven (S3) versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).