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PE12 BLU

2012 Ferrari California

Black Petrol 4297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,738 mi
Last recorded42,738 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ferrari California18,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 BLU
MakeFerrari
ModelCalifornia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 42,738 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 41,465 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 41,353 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 41,272 miles

Central Front under car covered in trays restricting viewing of components pipes etc

Pass 2 Feb 2021 40,684 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 39,866 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 39,581 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 39,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 37,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 37,737 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tps light on

Pass 8 May 2018 31,836 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front tyre cracking side wall and between treads

vehicle has black number plates under yellow and white plates

Pass 5 Apr 2017 26,586 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 24,375 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 24,375 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 19,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 19,032 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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PE12 BLU is a 2012 Ferrari California in Black with a 4,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE12 BLU, 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 PE12 BLU registered?

PE12 BLU is a 2012 Ferrari California, first registered on 14 April 2012.

Is PE12 BLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE12 BLU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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