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GA11 OOT

2012 Caterham Seven

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,871 mi
Last recorded46,871 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Caterham Seven10,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA11 OOT
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 46,871 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 44,734 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 39,679 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 35,531 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 31,568 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 29,705 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 28,414 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 28,414 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 25,978 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 25,975 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working hazards (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working hazards (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 22,725 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 22,725 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 20,006 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 20,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 16,966 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 13,949 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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GA11 OOT is a 2012 Caterham Seven in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GA11 OOT, 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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GA11 OOT is a 2012 Caterham Seven, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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