Ferrari Common MOT Problems (2026)
Ferrari models ranked by MOT fail rate, with typical issues to check for cars of each age and type. Based on 36,404 MOT tests (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).
Average Ferrari MOT pass rate: 96%
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96%
Avg pass rate
4%
Avg fail rate
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Models tested
Ferrari Models with the Most MOT Problems
Highest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021)
| # | Model | Fail Rate | Typical Issues (estimate) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ferrari 360 | 5% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 2 | Ferrari F355 | 5% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 3 | Ferrari California | 3% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 4 | Ferrari F430 | 3% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 5 | Ferrari Portofino S-A | 3% | Lighting defects, Suspension stress, Tyre wear |
Most Reliable Ferrari Models
Lowest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021). Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger.
| # | Model | Pass Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ferrari 488 | 99% | |
| 2 | Ferrari 488 Pista S-A | 99% | |
| 3 | Ferrari 458 | 98% | |
| 4 | Ferrari F12BERLINETTA | 98% | |
| 5 | Ferrari 812 Superfast S-A | 98% |
All Ferrari Models by Fail Rate
Every Ferrari model and year with 300+ MOT tests (cars registered up to 2021), sorted by fail rate (highest first). Fuel type is shown as a guide.
| Model | Year | Pass Rate | Fail Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 360 | 2002 | 90% | 9% | |
| F355 | 1998 | 92% | 7% | |
| 360 | 2000 | 93% | 6% | |
| F430 | 2005 | 95% | 5% | |
| F355 | 1996 | 94% | 5% | |
| California | 2013 | 95% | 5% | |
| Portofino S-A | 2019 | 94% | 4% | |
| 360 | 2004 | 96% | 4% | |
| California | 2009 | 96% | 4% | |
| 458 Italia DCT S-A | 2011 | 96% | 4% | |
| California | 2015 | 96% | 3% | |
| Roma S-A | 2021 | 97% | 3% | |
| F430 | 2008 | 96% | 3% | |
| California | 2010 | 96% | 3% | |
| F430 | 2006 | 97% | 3% | |
| F355 | 1997 | 96% | 3% | |
| California | 2011 | 96% | 3% | |
| 360 | 2001 | 96% | 3% | |
| GTC4 Lusso V12 | 2018 | 97% | 3% | |
| F430 | 2009 | 97% | 3% | |
| 812 Superfast S-A | 2019 | 98% | 2% | |
| 488 | 2016 | 98% | 2% | |
| California | 2016 | 97% | 2% | |
| Portofino S-A | 2020 | 98% | 2% | |
| F430 | 2007 | 97% | 2% | |
| 458 Spider DCT S-A | 2013 | 97% | 2% | |
| F8 Spider S-A | 2021 | 97% | 2% | |
| 458 Italia DCT S-A | 2012 | 98% | 2% | |
| 360 | 2003 | 98% | 2% | |
| California | 2012 | 98% | 2% | |
| Portofino S-A | 2018 | 98% | 2% | |
| F355 | 1995 | 97% | 2% | |
| GTC4 Lusso V12 | 2017 | 98% | 2% | |
| California | 2014 | 97% | 2% | |
| 488 | 2018 | 99% | 1% | |
| 488 | 2017 | 99% | 1% | |
| 488 Pista S-A | 2020 | 99% | 1% | |
| 458 | 2014 | 99% | 1% | |
| 812 Superfast S-A | 2020 | 98% | 1% | |
| 488 Pista S-A | 2019 | 98% | 1% | |
| 458 | 2015 | 98% | 1% | |
| F8 Tributo S-A | 2021 | 98% | 1% | |
| 812 Superfast S-A | 2018 | 98% | 1% | |
| F12BERLINETTA | 2014 | 97% | 1% | |
| 488 | 2019 | 99% | 1% | |
| F12BERLINETTA | 2015 | 96% | 1% | |
| California | 2017 | 100% | 0% | |
| 812 Superfast GTS S-A | 2021 | 100% | 0% |
Ferrari MOT FAQ
What are the most common MOT problems on Ferrari cars?
The most common MOT problems on Ferrari cars vary by model and age, but typically include lighting defects, suspension wear, brake wear and tyre condition, which are the most common reasons for failure across all makes in DVSA's published MOT statistics. Of the Ferrari models with at least 1,000 tests, the Ferrari 360 has the highest average fail rate at 5%. The Ferrari F355 is level on 5%.
Which Ferrari model is the most reliable?
In our data, the Ferrari 488 has the best MOT record of the Ferrari models with at least 1,000 tests: 99% of its 4,450 MOT tests ended in a pass and 1% in a fail. The Ferrari 488 Pista S-A is level on 99%. Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare models of a similar age.
What is the average MOT pass rate for Ferrari?
The average MOT pass rate for Ferrari is 96%, based on 36,404 MOT tests across 42 models (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That means roughly 4% of MOT tests on Ferrari cars ended in a fail.
Ferrari Model Problem Guides
Typical issues to check, rough repair costs and year-by-year MOT pass rates for each Ferrari model
Every Ferrari model, A to Z (21)
- Ferrari 348
- Ferrari 360
- Ferrari 458
- Ferrari 458 Italia DCT S-A
- Ferrari 458 Spider DCT S-A
- Ferrari 488
- Ferrari 488 Pista S-A
- Ferrari 550
- Ferrari 599
- Ferrari 812 Superfast GTS S-A
- Ferrari 812 Superfast S-A
- Ferrari California
- Ferrari F8 Spider S-A
- Ferrari F8 Tributo S-A
- Ferrari F12BERLINETTA
- Ferrari F355
- Ferrari F430
- Ferrari FF V12
- Ferrari GTC4 Lusso V12
- Ferrari Portofino S-A
- Ferrari Roma S-A
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