Official DVLA Record

2012 Ferrari California 4.3L Petrol · SGV 1

SGV 1

2012 Ferrari California (4.3L, petrol). First registered 11/01/2012. Recorded mileage 13,336 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FERRARI CALIFORNIA
Year / Origin
2012 · Glasgow
MOT Status
Valid until 10/05/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
13,336 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 4.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 10/05/2026
Tax Status
Checking...
Checking DVLA database...
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
4297cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by a consistent string of clean passes over the last five years. The most recent test conducted on 8 May 2025 at 13,336 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This consistency suggests that the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that meets all minimum safety requirements without recurring mechanical failures or structural degradation flagged during the testing process. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 953 miles per year. Between May 2021 and May 2025, the car covered only 384 miles, moving from 12,952 to 13,336 recorded miles. While this low usage limits mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the infrequent operation indicates long periods of standing. Such patterns often lead to the degradation of rubber-based components that a standard MOT may not fully detect. A buyer must conduct a physical inspection focused on the risks associated with low-mileage storage. Priority attention should be given to checking for cracking sidewalls, dry-out brake lines, and perished suspension bushes that suffer from lack of movement. Because the MOT record shows no history of brake issues or corrosion, the buyer should manually verify that the calipers are not seized and that the discs have not developed significant pitting from rust. Fluid levels and seals should also be checked for moisture contamination, as low-use vehicles are prone to internal oxidation over time.

SGV 1 Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2025
  • 13,336 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

Updating live data
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
Experian Provenance Check

Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.

Verified Experian Data

Full History Report

Official provenance and safety check for SGV1

Data provided by Experian
Stolen
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Finance
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Write-off
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Salvage
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Imported
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Exported
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Scrapped
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Destruction
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
V5C Logbook
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee Included

Verify Outstanding Finance & Provenance Before Buying

Free DVLA records only confirm roadworthiness. Protect yourself against active finance repossession, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage fraud with an official Experian check.

✓ One-off payment (no subscription)✓ Instant on screen + PDF emailed✓ Official Experian registry✓ Apple Pay / Google Pay / Cards

Data provided by Experian

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence

Estimate current market value

Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.

Reliability & Known Issues

Known faults for Ferrari Ferrari California / California T

Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

SGV 1 Mileage History

  1. 09/05/202213,057 mi
  2. 04/05/202313,129 mi+72 mi
  3. 09/05/202413,251 mi+122 mi
  4. 08/05/202513,336 mi+85 mi

Average of roughly 93 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

SGV 1 MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ferrari California (SGV 1) between May 2022 and May 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY