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VU12 PZT

2012 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

9,604 mi
Last recorded9,604 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Caterham 78,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 PZT
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 9,604 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 9,054 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 8,232 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 7,498 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 6,292 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 5,989 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 5,985 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 5,576 miles

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 3,223 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 3,121 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 2,869 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 2,629 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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VU12 PZT is a 2012 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU12 PZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU12 PZT registered?

VU12 PZT is a 2012 Caterham 7, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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The MOT history for VU12 PZT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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