Ferrari 812 Superfast S-A
From 1,814 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 a tyre seriously damaged, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements and lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 5 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 | 5 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 3 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 3 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 2 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off | 2 |
| a tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturers sidewall instruction | 1 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 1 |
| esc mil indicates a system malfunction | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 95.7% | lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer |
| 2019 | 96.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
| 2018 | 98.4% | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all 812 Superfast S-As tested had between 3,072 and 6,275 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
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 812 Superfast S-A MOT pass rate?
The Ferrari 812 Superfast S-A has a 96% MOT pass rate based on 1,814 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ferrari 812 Superfast S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Ferrari 812 Superfast S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include number plate does not conform to the specified requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Ferrari 812 Superfast S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ferrari 812 Superfast S-A is 4,046 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 3,072 and 6,275 miles.
Buying a used 812 Superfast S-A?
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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