Ferrari 456
From 377 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 8 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 8 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 5 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 4 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 4 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 4 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 3 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 3 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 48.8% of 456 failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 9.8% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £113.
Typical mileage
Half of all 456s tested had between 29,254 and 52,074 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 39,511 median miles, the 456 has 0.028 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ferrari models
| Ferrari 488 | 96.8% |
| Ferrari California | 95.8% |
| Ferrari F430 | 95.7% |
| Ferrari Portofino S-A | 95.6% |
| Ferrari F355 | 92.8% |
Common questions
What is the Ferrari 456 MOT pass rate?
The Ferrari 456 has a 89.1% MOT pass rate based on 377 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ferrari 456?
The most common MOT failure on the Ferrari 456 is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Ferrari 456 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ferrari 456 is 39,511 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 29,254 and 52,074 miles.
Buying a used 456?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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