Ferrari 599
From 929 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 13 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.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 13 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 10 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated | 8 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 7 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 6 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 5 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 5 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 4 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 4 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
Ferrari 599 on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 8 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 8.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 237 | 190 | +0 | -2 | -2 |
| 2025 Q2 | 244 | 185 | +0 | -0 | +0 |
| 2025 Q1 | 204 | 225 | +0 | -0 | +4 |
| 2024 Q4 | 200 | 225 | +0 | -6 | -6 |
| 2024 Q3 | 244 | 187 | +0 | -0 | +0 |
| 2024 Q2 | 254 | 177 | +1 | -0 | +19 |
| 2024 Q1 | 228 | 184 | +0 | -17 | -17 |
| 2023 Q4 | 214 | 215 | +0 | -4 | -4 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.4% | a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2009 | 94.1% | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, a wheel badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting |
| 2008 | 95% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2007 | 95.7% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all 599s tested had between 7,558 and 26,727 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 14,408 median miles, the 599 has 0.03 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 599 MOT pass rate?
The Ferrari 599 has a 95.7% MOT pass rate based on 929 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ferrari 599?
The most common MOT failure on the Ferrari 599 is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 13 failures. Other common issues include a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
How many Ferrari 599s are on UK roads?
There are 237 Ferrari 599s currently licensed on UK roads, with 190 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Ferrari 599 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ferrari 599 is 14,408 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 7,558 and 26,727 miles.
Buying a used 599?
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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