2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Ferrari California MOT pass rate and common faults

124 MOT tests in 2024. 96.0% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

149Well above average
Passed first time96.0%
Failed or needed repairs4.0%
Typical mileage at test25,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 124 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    1 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    1 marked dangerous
  5. Driver's seat: fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended.0.8%
  6. Road Wheels - condition: fractured0.8%
    2 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres2.4%
  2. Lights & electrics0.8%
  3. Body & chassis0.8%
  4. Wheels0.8%

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 structure5.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.8%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.2%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.4%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.6%

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: headlamp aim: too high. 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 2012 Ferrari California?

In 2024, 96.0% of 2012 Ferrari California cars passed their MOT first time, across 124 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Ferrari California?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: too high; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2012 Ferrari California reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 149, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).