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V999 DMM

2012 Caterham Seven (S3)

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests30 (25 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,309 mi
Last recorded23,309 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Caterham Seven (S3)9,583 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV999 DMM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

25 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 23,309 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 22,763 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2025 22,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2025 7,655 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 20,901 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2024 20,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2024 7,157 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 18,894 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 18,894 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 6,653 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 6,374 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 16,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Castor arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 6,094 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 14,780 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 14,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 13,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 5,742 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 5,441 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 5,441 miles

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 11,948 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 5,301 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 10,339 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 5,094 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 8,846 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 4,815 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 7,382 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 4,137 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 5,439 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 3,596 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 2,863 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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V999 DMM is a 2012 Caterham Seven (S3) in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V999 DMM, 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 V999 DMM registered?

V999 DMM is a 2012 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 28 May 2012.

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