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F111 HOT

2012 Ferrari California

Black Petrol 4297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,492 mi
Last recorded52,492 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ferrari California18,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF111 HOT
MakeFerrari
ModelCalifornia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 52,492 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 52,482 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 20 May 2025 51,679 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on caliper after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on caliper after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2024 50,048 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

TPMS not set, tyre light on dash

Pass 4 May 2023 46,980 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 May 2023 46,974 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2022 44,911 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 43,325 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2021 43,319 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 41,728 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 39,228 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 34,913 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 28,473 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 28,473 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 27,417 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 23,703 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 20,083 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyre wearing bald on inner shoulders

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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F111 HOT is a 2012 Ferrari California in Black with a 4,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 Ferrari California models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 18,262 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 F111 HOT, 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 14 years old, this Ferrari California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F111 HOT registered?

F111 HOT is a 2012 Ferrari California, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is F111 HOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F111 HOT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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