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V1 SDA

2012 Ferrari California

Red Petrol 4297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

12,285 mi
Last recorded12,285 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ferrari California18,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 SDA
MakeFerrari
ModelCalifornia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 12,285 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 11,895 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 11,714 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 11,408 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 11,049 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 10,603 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 9,989 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 8,257 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 7,265 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 6,580 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 6,571 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 5,240 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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V1 SDA 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 V1 SDA, 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.

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What year was V1 SDA registered?

V1 SDA is a 2012 Ferrari California, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is V1 SDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V1 SDA 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.

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