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RX12 DYH

2012 Caterham Seven (S3)

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,486 mi
Last recorded13,486 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Caterham Seven (S3)9,583 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX12 DYH
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2025 13,486 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 12,942 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 12,606 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 12,058 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 11,416 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 11,261 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 10,876 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 10,243 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 9,664 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 8,879 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 8,516 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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RX12 DYH is a 2012 Caterham Seven (S3) in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RX12 DYH, 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.

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What year was RX12 DYH registered?

RX12 DYH is a 2012 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is RX12 DYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX12 DYH shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX12 DYH have outstanding finance?

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