2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Ferrari California MOT pass rate and common faults

206 MOT tests in 2024. 93.2% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

122Well above average
Passed first time93.2%
Failed or needed repairs6.8%
Typical mileage at test16,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 206 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements1.5%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working0.5%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.5%
    1 marked dangerous
  5. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.5%
  6. Seat belts - condition: buckle not functioning as intended0.5%
  7. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.5%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%
  9. Registration plates: missing0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Number plates & VIN1.9%
  2. Tyres1.9%
  3. Lights & electrics1.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.0%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  7. Suspension0.5%
  8. Brakes0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.0%

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: 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 2016 Ferrari California?

In 2024, 93.2% of 2016 Ferrari California cars passed their MOT first time, across 206 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Ferrari California?

The most common failure reasons were registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements; rear fog lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was number plates & vin.

Is the 2016 Ferrari California reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 122, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).