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Ferrari California

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 4,297 cc

S3 SPKMOT history

S3 SPK is a red petrol Ferrari California first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 21,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

S3 SPK red Ferrari California – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
21,591 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 SPK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ferrari
Model
California
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,297 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 SPK was last recorded at 21,591 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
21,265 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
326 miles
Average per year
1,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 21,591 miles
  • 2025 – 21,265 miles
  • 2024 – 20,951 miles
  • 2023 – 20,581 miles
  • 2022 – 20,271 miles
  • 2021 – 16,908 miles
  • 2020 – 13,491 miles
  • 2019 – 12,586 miles
  • 2018 – 10,667 miles
  • 2017 – 9,748 miles
  • 2016 – 8,399 miles
  • 2015 – 6,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,591 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Poor aim and delivery

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,591 miles (+326)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    21,591 miles
    Test number
    392354645391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass21,265 miles (+314)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    21,265 miles
    Test number
    877004645289
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass20,951 miles (+370)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    20,951 miles
    Test number
    776020330433
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass20,581 miles (+310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    20,581 miles
    Test number
    686808551108
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass20,271 miles (+3,363)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    20,271 miles
    Test number
    480652877892
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass16,908 miles (+3,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    16,908 miles
    Test number
    850832103471
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass13,491 miles (+298)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    13,491 miles
    Test number
    651005762381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass13,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    13,193 miles
    Test number
    717330166473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail13,193 miles (+607)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,193 miles
    Test number
    994929281461
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass12,586 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    12,586 miles
    Test number
    239837538356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail12,586 miles (+1,919)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,586 miles
    Test number
    367406814654
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass10,667 miles (+919)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    10,667 miles
    Test number
    333416677787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass9,748 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    9,748 miles
    Test number
    355420147474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail9,748 miles (+1,349)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,748 miles
    Test number
    784694746810
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass8,399 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    8,399 miles
    Test number
    303906375334
    • AdvisoryOffside Poor aim and delivery

  16. Fail8,395 miles (+1,628)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,395 miles
    Test number
    929242186667
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Poor aim and delivery

  17. Pass6,767 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    6,767 miles
    Test number
    115041225074
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Fail6,767 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,767 miles
    Test number
    689791125097
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about S3 SPK

Does S3 SPK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 SPK is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 SPK?
The MOT on S3 SPK is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 SPK done?
S3 SPK was recorded at 21,591 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 1,275 miles a year.
Has S3 SPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 SPK has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on S3 SPK ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S3 SPK find?
S3 SPK passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear exhaust mounting defective; offside rear lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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