2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Ferrari California MOT pass rate and common faults

115 MOT tests in 2024. 93.9% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

134Well above average
Passed first time93.9%
Failed or needed repairs6.1%
Typical mileage at test21,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 115 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements2.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  3. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.9%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.9%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.9%
  6. Washers: jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen0.9%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.9%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.9%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Number plates & VIN3.5%
  2. Suspension2.6%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.7%
  4. Tyres0.9%
  5. Brakes0.9%
  6. Lights & electrics0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.2%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened2.6%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.7%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.7%

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: 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 2014 Ferrari California?

In 2024, 93.9% of 2014 Ferrari California cars passed their MOT first time, across 115 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Ferrari California?

The most common failure reasons were registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid. The biggest problem area was number plates & vin.

Is the 2014 Ferrari California reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 134, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).