FERRARI CALIFORNIA2009 · 4.3L PETROL
Vehicle Insight Summary
2009 FERRARI CALIFORNIA — PETROL, 4297cc. This vehicle has 37,691 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: paid. Review the complete history and specs.
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 4297cc
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Full MOT History
Checking the history for this 2009 Ferrari California (1995 AS), we found 5 MOT results in the period of March 2023 to May 2026.
Across its entire MOT history, this Ferrari has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 12 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
A total of 2 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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Buyer's Guide
AI-powered analysis based on real MOT data and market insights.
Our Verdict
This 2009 Ferrari California offers iconic status but requires careful inspection of its suspension, tyres, and electrical systems. The recent MOT pass is encouraging, but past failures suggest potential hidden costs.
Prioritise a thorough mechanical inspection of the rear suspension, focusing on the nearside rear shock absorber leaks noted in 2024-2025 MOTs. Check for documented repairs to the offside front and rear tyres, which showed repeated damage. Verify service history for the track rod end play and electrical faults (parking brake, direction indicators) from 2023. Negotiate based on the need for potential suspension and tyre replacements, and request full repair records for past failures.
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Common Problems: FERRARI CALIFORNIA
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Battery Voltage-Related Electrical Faults(Moderate)
Like many modern Ferraris, the California becomes noisy electronically when battery voltage drops. Cars that sit unused can throw a wide range of false warnings or behave inconsistently until the power supply is sorted.
- Retractable Hardtop and Roof Latch Faults(Moderate)
The folding roof is a major selling point but adds complexity. Hydraulic issues, sensor faults, or latch problems can leave the roof slow to operate or stuck mid-cycle.
- MagneRide Damper Seepage and Front Suspension Wear(Moderate)
These GT cars carry more weight over the front axle than Ferrari's mid-engined models, so worn bushes, tired links, or leaking dampers are not unusual on UK roads.
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