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C7 ABE

2009 Ferrari California

Black Petrol 4297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

25,729 mi
Last recorded25,729 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ferrari California22,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 ABE
MakeFerrari
ModelCalifornia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 25,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 25,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 25,275 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 23,855 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 22,370 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 22,359 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam faulty some times not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2021 21,383 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 20,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2019 18,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 17,695 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jul 2017 16,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 15,823 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2015 15,072 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2014 14,969 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 13,253 miles

under trays under car fitted

How Reliable is the Ferrari California?

Based on 17,395 MOT tests across 1,785 vehicles.

92.8%
Pass Rate
1,287
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
1,785
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 43
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 32
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C7 ABE is a 2009 Ferrari California in Black with a 4,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2009 Ferrari California models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 22,688 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 Ferrari California fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C7 ABE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari California typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Ferrari California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C7 ABE registered?

C7 ABE is a 2009 Ferrari California, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is C7 ABE safe to buy?

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