Ferrari California

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 10 model years from 4,763 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

97%

Total Tests

4,763

Highest Pass Rate

2017 (100%)

Years Covered

About the Ferrari California

The Ferrari California was MOT tested 4,763 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 10 model years (2009 to 2018), with an average pass rate of 97%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2017 model has the highest pass rate at 100% from 482 tests. The 2013 model has the lowest at 95%. With just a 5 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Ferrari California has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2009) averages 36,325 miles, while the newest (2018) averages 14,021 miles.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 3855cc)

£1,958

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,413

Per month£201/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2018 details

How reliable is the Ferrari California?

vs average of all models+15% (82% avg)

vs Ferrari brand average+1% (96% avg)

Best to worst year spread5 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Ferrari California by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2018	100%	39	14,021 mi
2017	100%	482	13,933 mi
2016	97%	947	17,971 mi
2015	96%	923	21,333 mi
2014	97%	315	22,133 mi
2013	95%	310	22,074 mi
2012	98%	388	25,594 mi
2011	96%	379	30,555 mi
2010	96%	600	31,697 mi
2009	96%	380	36,325 mi

Questions about the Ferrari California

Is the Ferrari California reliable?

Across its 10 model years in our data (2009 to 2018), the Ferrari California averages a 97% MOT pass rate, from 4,763 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 15 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2017 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 100%.

Which year Ferrari California has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2017 Ferrari California has the highest MOT pass rate at 100%, while the 2013 model has the lowest at 95%, a 5 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.