2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Ferrari California MOT pass rate and common faults

100 MOT tests in 2024. 87.0% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

130Well above average
Passed first time87.0%
Failed or needed repairs13.0%
Typical mileage at test21,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 100 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: fouling a part of the vehicle2.0%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  4. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements2.0%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.0%
  6. Reversing lamps: inoperative1.0%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.0%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.0%
  3. Number plates & VIN2.0%
  4. Lights & electrics2.0%
  5. Suspension2.0%
  6. Body & chassis1.0%

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 structure6.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
  3. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.0%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.0%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2013 Ferrari California?

In 2024, 87.0% of 2013 Ferrari California cars passed their MOT first time, across 100 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Ferrari California?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: fouling a part of the vehicle; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2013 Ferrari California reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 130, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).