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FA57 GWE

2009 Ferrari California

Red Petrol 4297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

48,960 mi
Last recorded48,960 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ferrari California22,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA57 GWE
MakeFerrari
ModelCalifornia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 48,960 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 47,165 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 44,940 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 41,901 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 40,621 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 39,477 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 38,180 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 36,605 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 35,580 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 33,411 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside/offside (2.7.3)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% center (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 33,411 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside/offside (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside/offside (2.7.3)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% center (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 27,232 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 22,496 miles

front tyres have light cracking around tread

o/s/f tyre has light nick in outer sidewall

Pass 17 Sep 2013 17,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 14,808 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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FA57 GWE is a 2009 Ferrari California in Red with a 4,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA57 GWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA57 GWE registered?

FA57 GWE is a 2009 Ferrari California, first registered on 10 September 2009.

Is FA57 GWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA57 GWE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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