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DC12 HDE

2012 Caterham Seven

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

11,090 mi
Last recorded11,090 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Caterham Seven10,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC12 HDE
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 11,090 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 10,764 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 9,973 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 9,511 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 8,619 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 8,223 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 7,574 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 6,771 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 5,697 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 4,962 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 3,989 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 3,987 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 2,576 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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DC12 HDE is a 2012 Caterham Seven in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 10,385 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DC12 HDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was DC12 HDE registered?

DC12 HDE is a 2012 Caterham Seven, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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