2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Ferrari California MOT pass rate and common faults

147 MOT tests in 2024. 93.9% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

161Well above average
Passed first time93.9%
Failed or needed repairs6.1%
Typical mileage at test32,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 147 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements1.4%
  2. Position lamp: not working0.7%
  3. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value0.7%
    5 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    2 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    5 marked dangerous
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.7%
  8. Individual direction indicators: not working0.7%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics2.0%
  2. Tyres2.0%
  3. Number plates & VIN1.4%
  4. Brakes1.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  6. Suspension0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak8.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.1%
  4. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush1.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Ferrari California?

In 2024, 93.9% of 2009 Ferrari California cars passed their MOT first time, across 147 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Ferrari California?

The most common failure reasons were registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements; position lamp: not working; decelerometer (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Ferrari California reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 161, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).