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RX12 HHD

2012 Caterham 7

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

23,370 mi
Last recorded23,370 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Caterham 78,983 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX12 HHD
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 23,370 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 20,475 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 20,370 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 19,947 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 19,689 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 23 Dec 2021 19,681 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 28 Nov 2020 18,916 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 16,905 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 16,901 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2018 14,912 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 14,900 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 11,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 9,081 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 6,189 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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RX12 HHD is a 2012 Caterham 7 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RX12 HHD, 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 RX12 HHD registered?

RX12 HHD is a 2012 Caterham 7, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is RX12 HHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX12 HHD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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