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RX62 FCL

2012 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

6,946 mi
Last recorded6,946 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Caterham Seven (S3)9,583 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX62 FCL
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 6,946 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 6,915 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 6,903 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 6,854 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 6,800 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 6,788 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 6,653 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 6,556 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 6,456 miles

hand brake just up to efficiency

Pass 24 Aug 2017 4,802 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 4,798 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2016 4,616 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 3,663 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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RX62 FCL is a 2012 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RX62 FCL, 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 RX62 FCL registered?

RX62 FCL is a 2012 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 19 November 2012.

Is RX62 FCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX62 FCL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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