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RX12 GCV

2012 Caterham Unknown

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,568 mi
Last recorded9,568 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Caterham Unknown6,234 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX12 GCV
MakeCaterham
ModelUnknown
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 9,568 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 9,171 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 8,881 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 8,881 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 8,685 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 8,684 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 GCV is a 2012 Caterham Unknown in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GCV registered?

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

Is RX12 GCV safe to buy?

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