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GN12 KZU

2012 Caterham Super 7

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,803 mi
Last recorded9,803 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Caterham Super 78,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN12 KZU
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2025 9,803 miles

Nearside Slight play in rack arm

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 9,173 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 8,381 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 7,766 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 7,319 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 6,845 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 5,138 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 4,846 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 4,635 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

nearside rear tyre inner side wall starting to split

Pass 18 Jul 2015 4,237 miles

o/s/f tyre cracked on inner sidewall,no cords exposed.

How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
781
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 140
Steering rack gaiter split 93
fog lamp not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
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GN12 KZU is a 2012 Caterham Super 7 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 8,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN12 KZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 14 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GN12 KZU registered?

GN12 KZU is a 2012 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is GN12 KZU safe to buy?

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