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RX12 KNJ

2012 Caterham Seven

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

8,824 mi
Last recorded8,824 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Caterham Seven10,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX12 KNJ
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 8,824 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 7,980 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 7,951 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 7,944 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 7,870 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 7,858 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 7,800 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 7,797 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 7,752 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 4,851 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 4,851 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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RX12 KNJ is a 2012 Caterham Seven in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 10,385 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 Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX12 KNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 14 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RX12 KNJ registered?

RX12 KNJ is a 2012 Caterham Seven, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is RX12 KNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX12 KNJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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