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PAC 1A

2012 Ferrari California

Black Petrol 4297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

31,717 mi
Last recorded31,717 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ferrari California18,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAC 1A
MakeFerrari
ModelCalifornia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 31,717 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 29,752 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 28,429 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 28,428 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 26,841 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 24,908 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 23,737 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 23,720 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 21,135 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 18,898 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 17,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 14,597 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 11,407 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 11,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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PAC 1A is a 2012 Ferrari California in Black with a 4,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PAC 1A, 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 PAC 1A registered?

PAC 1A is a 2012 Ferrari California, first registered on 14 April 2012.

Is PAC 1A safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAC 1A shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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