Ferrari Portofino S-A
From 2,288 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 engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 32 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 | 32 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 30 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 3 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 3 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| unknown | 3 |
| windscreen or window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| 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 | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 96.2% | number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2019 | 94.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
| 2018 | 97.7% | number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all Portofino S-As tested had between 4,745 and 10,770 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 7,107 median miles, the Portofino S-A has 0.062 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ferrari models
| Ferrari 488 | 96.8% |
| Ferrari California | 95.8% |
| Ferrari F430 | 95.7% |
| Ferrari F355 | 92.8% |
| Ferrari 360 | 94.1% |
Common questions
What is the Ferrari Portofino S-A MOT pass rate?
The Ferrari Portofino S-A has a 95.6% MOT pass rate based on 2,288 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ferrari Portofino S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Ferrari Portofino S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 32 failures. Other common issues include number plate does not conform to the specified requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Ferrari Portofino S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ferrari Portofino S-A is 7,107 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 4,745 and 10,770 miles.
Buying a used Portofino 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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