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F8 UWS

2012 Ferrari California

Red Petrol 4297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

27,350 mi
Last recorded27,350 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ferrari California18,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 UWS
MakeFerrari
ModelCalifornia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 27,350 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 26,221 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 25,408 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 24,150 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 23,975 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 23,965 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 23,670 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 22,725 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 19,567 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 19,566 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 18,046 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 14,941 miles

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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F8 UWS is a 2012 Ferrari California in Red with a 4,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 F8 UWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F8 UWS registered?

F8 UWS is a 2012 Ferrari California, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is F8 UWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F8 UWS 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.

Does F8 UWS have outstanding finance?

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