2009 Ferrari California 4.3L Petrol · M1 UEM

The 2009 Ferrari California presents a clean bill of health at its most recent MOT on 17 March 2026, recording 51,429 miles with zero defects. That result caps a clear improving trend. A cluster of braking and suspension faults surfaced at the May 2022 failure, yet by the June 2022 retest at 43,172 miles the car passed clean, and every subsequent test through March 2026 has been advisory-free. The record suggests the previous owner addressed the issues promptly and has maintained the car consistently since. At roughly 3,025 miles per year, annual mileage sits well below the UK average. The intervals between tests show steady but modest use: 2,739 miles between June 2022 and December 2023, then 3,119 miles to the March 2026 test. There are no alarming gaps in the MOT history, and the March 2026 pass is only three months old, giving strong confidence that the car has been actively driven and serviced rather than left standing with deteriorating seals, tyres, or brake components. Despite the clean recent record, the May 2022 failure flags areas worth a physical check. Both rear lower suspension arm outer bushes were excessively worn, and the front brake imbalance was severe enough to cause a fail. A buyer should inspect the rear suspension bushes and ball joints for play, examine the condition of the brake discs and pads for uneven wear or hot-spotting, and verify that both front calipers are operating without binding. The offside headlamp aim was also flagged, so confirming correct beam alignment and checking for any cracked lens or moisture ingress is sensible. Given the car's low-mileage, high-value nature, an underbody inspection for corrosion on subframes, brake lines, and exhaust mounting points remains prudent, even though no structural defects have appeared on record.