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C7 WGY

2012 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

31,812 mi
Last recorded31,812 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Caterham Seven (S3)9,583 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 WGY
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 31,812 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 31,812 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 30,581 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 29,050 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 27,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 27,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 23,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.09mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 21,873 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 18,084 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 15,742 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 12,670 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 11,220 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 9,722 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 9,722 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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C7 WGY is a 2012 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 C7 WGY, 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 C7 WGY registered?

C7 WGY is a 2012 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is C7 WGY safe to buy?

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