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DF07 CAT

2012 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

12,761 mi
Last recorded12,761 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Caterham Seven10,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF07 CAT
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 12,761 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 12,325 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 11,101 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 9,948 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 8,601 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 7,666 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 6,944 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 5,878 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 5,831 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Position light bright

Offside Rear Stop light slightly dim

Pass 12 May 2017 5,311 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 4,629 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 3,877 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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DF07 CAT is a 2012 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DF07 CAT, 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 DF07 CAT registered?

DF07 CAT is a 2012 Caterham Seven, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is DF07 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF07 CAT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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