2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Ferrari California MOT pass rate and common faults

141 MOT tests in 2024. 94.3% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

153Well above average
Passed first time94.3%
Failed or needed repairs5.7%
Typical mileage at test26,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 141 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plates: missing2.1%
  2. Other suspension component - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.4%
  3. Horn: not working1.4%
  4. Position lamp: not working0.7%
  5. Individual direction indicators: not working0.7%
  6. Door condition: cannot be opened from inside the vehicle0.7%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.7%
  8. Pipes and hoses: modification unsafe0.7%
  9. Electrical wiring: likely to touch hot or rotating parts0.7%
    2 marked dangerous
  10. Anti-roll bars - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics5.0%
  2. Suspension4.3%
  3. Number plates & VIN2.1%
  4. Body & chassis1.4%
  5. Brakes1.4%
  6. Tyres1.4%
  7. Steering0.7%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.5%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
  4. Anti-roll bars - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.4%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn0.7%

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: missing. 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 2011 Ferrari California?

In 2024, 94.3% of 2011 Ferrari California cars passed their MOT first time, across 141 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Ferrari California?

The most common failure reasons were registration plates: missing; other suspension component - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; horn: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Ferrari California reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 153, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).