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GN12 ECC

2012 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

10,680 mi
Last recorded10,680 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Caterham 78,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN12 ECC
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 10,680 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 10,629 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 29 Jan 2024 10,567 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 10,397 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 10,140 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 9,568 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 8,983 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 8,391 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 7,259 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 7,259 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 3,851 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 3,183 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 3,183 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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GN12 ECC is a 2012 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 8,983 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 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN12 ECC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 14 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GN12 ECC registered?

GN12 ECC is a 2012 Caterham 7, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is GN12 ECC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN12 ECC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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