2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Ferrari F430 MOT pass rate and common faults

253 MOT tests in 2024. 94.1% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

168Well above average
Passed first time94.1%
Failed or needed repairs5.9%
Typical mileage at test25,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 253 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.6%
  2. Horn: not working0.8%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  4. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side0.8%
  5. Washers: not working0.8%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.8%
  7. Position lamp: not working0.8%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value0.8%
    3 marked dangerous
  9. Wipers: not working0.4%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes4.3%
  2. Lights & electrics3.6%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  4. Steering1.2%
  5. Suspension1.2%
  6. Tyres0.8%

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 structure4.0%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened2.4%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.4%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.2%

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: rbt (sp): efficiency below 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 2006 Ferrari F430?

In 2024, 94.1% of 2006 Ferrari F430 cars passed their MOT first time, across 253 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Ferrari F430?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; horn: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2006 Ferrari F430 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 168, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).