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CT07 HAM

2012 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,210 mi
Last recorded10,210 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Caterham Seven (S3)9,583 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT07 HAM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2025 10,210 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 9,583 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 9,003 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 8,327 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 7,636 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 6,947 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 6,669 miles

Offside Parking Brake Cable Slightly Insecure

Pass 22 May 2018 6,633 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 5,382 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 3,261 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 2,235 miles

gearbox has slight oil leak

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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CT07 HAM is a 2012 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CT07 HAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CT07 HAM registered?

CT07 HAM is a 2012 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is CT07 HAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CT07 HAM shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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