Ferrari common problems and MOT failures
From 37,608 MOT tests in 2024, 4.4% of Ferrari vehicles failed. Below are the most common reasons, ranked by how often they occur.
Top Ferrari MOT failure reasons
| # | Problem | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | tyre seriously damaged | 155 |
| 2 | number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 126 |
| 3 | emissions levels exceed default limits | 122 |
| 4 | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits the requirements | 116 |
| 5 | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 97 |
| 6 | lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 78 |
| 7 | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 77 |
| 8 | windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 74 |
| 9 | lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 68 |
| 10 | steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 54 |
What this means if you're buying a Ferrari
The single most common MOT failure for Ferrari is tyre seriously damaged, accounting for 16% of all failure items. A set of new tyres typically costs £200–£500 depending on size.
These figures are from real MOT inspections. They show what testers actually find wrong with Ferrari vehicles. If you're viewing a used Ferrari, it's worth checking these areas specifically.
Ferrari models by MOT pass rate
Lowest pass rates first. These models have the most testable issues.
| Model | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Ff V12 | 460 | 86.7% |
| Mondial | 296 | 87.5% |
| 456 | 377 | 89.1% |
| 488 Spider | 346 | 92.2% |
| Gtc4 Lusso T V8 | 470 | 92.6% |
| F355 | 1,876 | 92.8% |
| Testarossa | 404 | 93.1% |
| 308 | 424 | 93.4% |
| 360 | 1,859 | 94.1% |
| 550 | 383 | 94.5% |
| 612 Scaglietti | 404 | 94.8% |
| 550 Maranello | 271 | 95.2% |
| Unclassified | 546 | 95.4% |
| 328 | 719 | 95.5% |
| Portofino S-A | 2,288 | 95.6% |
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