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OO 7552

2012 Caterham 7

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,795 mi
Last recorded1,795 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Caterham 78,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO 7552
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2025 1,795 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 1,366 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 1,091 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 1,058 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 1,033 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 985 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 924 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 848 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 799 miles

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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OO 7552 is a 2012 Caterham 7 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OO 7552, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OO 7552 registered?

OO 7552 is a 2012 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is OO 7552 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OO 7552 shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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