Caterham Seven (S3) reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 2,072 real 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.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Seven (S3) tends to fail
Share of Caterham Seven (S3) cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on seat belts, road wheels, body & structure.
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).