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12 GP

2009 Caterham Seven (S3)

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

41,645 mi
Last recorded41,645 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Caterham Seven (S3)9,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 GP
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 41,645 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 41,168 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 40,818 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 40,704 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 40,704 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 40,492 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 39,288 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 37,031 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 36,635 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 36,635 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 35,074 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 32,919 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 30,674 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 27,098 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 27,098 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 22,742 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?

Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
613
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,453
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 476
Steering rack gaiter split 309
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 206
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 188
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 185
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12 GP is a 2009 Caterham Seven (S3) in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 9,885 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven (S3) fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 12 GP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven (S3) typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 17 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 12 GP registered?

12 GP is a 2009 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 29 May 2009.

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