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AU12 BBX

2012 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

14,689 mi
Last recorded14,689 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Caterham Seven (S3)9,583 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 BBX
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 14,689 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 14,448 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 14,139 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 13,532 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 13,128 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 12,413 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 11,705 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 10,563 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 9,037 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 7,983 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 6,820 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 5,257 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 5,253 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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AU12 BBX is a 2012 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 9,583 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU12 BBX, 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 14 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AU12 BBX registered?

AU12 BBX is a 2012 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 8 June 2012.

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