2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Ferrari California MOT pass rate and common faults

235 MOT tests in 2024. 93.6% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

127Well above average
Passed first time93.6%
Failed or needed repairs6.4%
Typical mileage at test19,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 235 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.3%
    8 marked dangerous
  3. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.9%
  4. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.4%
  6. Registration plates: inscription illegible0.4%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.4%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    1 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.0%
  2. Lights & electrics2.6%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.7%
  4. Number plates & VIN1.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  6. Suspension0.4%

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 structure7.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.3%
  3. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.3%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2015 Ferrari California?

In 2024, 93.6% of 2015 Ferrari California cars passed their MOT first time, across 235 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Ferrari California?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 Ferrari California reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 127, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).