Ferrari 550
From 383 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and emissions levels exceed default limits. The top issue, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, caused 11 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.
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 11 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 8 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 4 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 4 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 2 |
| wiper not operating or missing | 1 |
| headlamp aim unable to be tested | 1 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 1 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 1 |
Typical mileage
Half of all 550s tested had between 30,357 and 51,012 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 38,750 median miles, the 550 has 0.014 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 550 MOT pass rate?
The Ferrari 550 has a 94.5% MOT pass rate based on 383 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ferrari 550?
The most common MOT failure on the Ferrari 550 is number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, which caused 11 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Ferrari 550 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ferrari 550 is 38,750 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 30,357 and 51,012 miles.
Buying a used 550?
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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