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AY12 FWP

2012 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,865 mi
Last recorded27,865 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Caterham 78,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 FWP
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 27,865 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2025 27,858 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 27,520 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 26,421 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 26,409 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 25,730 miles

Front windscreen wipers slightly smearing

Pass 8 Jun 2021 24,240 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 21,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 17,310 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 13,917 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 10,282 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 9,111 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 7,087 miles

both rear tyres are getting low on tread

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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AY12 FWP is a 2012 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 8,983 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 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY12 FWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 14 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AY12 FWP registered?

AY12 FWP is a 2012 Caterham 7, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is AY12 FWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY12 FWP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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