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ESZ 1127

2012 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,604 mi
Last recorded28,604 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Caterham Seven (S3)9,583 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESZ 1127
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 28,604 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 27,972 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 23,182 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 23,182 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 22,921 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 22,740 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 21,714 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 20,878 miles

Offside Rear brake slight bind

slight play in steering rack pinion

Pass 21 Mar 2017 19,194 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 14,610 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 9,432 miles

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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ESZ 1127 is a 2012 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ESZ 1127, 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 ESZ 1127 registered?

ESZ 1127 is a 2012 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is ESZ 1127 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESZ 1127 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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