Ferrari Ff V12
From 460 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 number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, caused 4 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 | 4 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 3 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 3 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 2 |
| a stop lamp not showing a steady red light or has significantly reduced light intensity | 1 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 1 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 1 |
| electronic parking brake mil indicates a malfunction | 1 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 1 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 27.8% of Ff V12 failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 22.2% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £101.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 95.1% | parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value, a stop lamp not showing a steady red light or has significantly reduced light intensity |
| 2013 | 54.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |
| 2012 | 97.7% | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Ff V12s tested had between 16,995 and 38,568 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 26,894 median miles, the Ff V12 has 0.049 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 Ff V12 MOT pass rate?
The Ferrari Ff V12 has a 86.7% MOT pass rate based on 460 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ferrari Ff V12?
The most common MOT failure on the Ferrari Ff V12 is number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value.
What is the typical mileage of a Ferrari Ff V12 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ferrari Ff V12 is 26,894 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,995 and 38,568 miles.
Buying a used Ff V12?
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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