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RX12 FWO

2012 Caterham Unknown

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

9,224 mi
Last recorded9,224 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Caterham Unknown6,234 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX12 FWO
MakeCaterham
ModelUnknown
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 9,224 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 9,187 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 9,167 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 7,038 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 6,975 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 6,533 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 6,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 5,045 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 5,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 4,198 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 3,449 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 2,881 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 2,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

How Reliable is the Caterham Unknown?

Based on 6,813 MOT tests across 1,493 vehicles.

88.6%
Pass Rate
658
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
1,493
On UK Roads
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RX12 FWO is a 2012 Caterham Unknown in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2012 Caterham Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 6,234 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Caterham Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Caterham Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX12 FWO registered?

RX12 FWO is a 2012 Caterham Unknown, first registered on 1 April 2012.

Is RX12 FWO safe to buy?

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