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K8 HRO

2009 Ferrari California

Grey Petrol 4297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,429 mi
Last recorded51,429 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ferrari California22,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 HRO
MakeFerrari
ModelCalifornia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 51,429 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 48,310 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 43,172 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 43,166 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Parking brake low effort

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 40,433 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 36,264 miles

under cover tray/sills/engine/fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2018 33,450 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 33,446 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2017 25,421 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 19,815 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 17,265 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 13,901 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 11,230 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 9,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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K8 HRO is a 2009 Ferrari California in Grey with a 4,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K8 HRO, 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 K8 HRO registered?

K8 HRO is a 2009 Ferrari California, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is K8 HRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K8 HRO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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