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Ferrari California reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·4,046 DVSA tests·2024
Across 4,046 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 95% of Ferrari California cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 73% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on seat belts and road wheels.
95%
Strong for its agepass first time (8 to 12 years)
Strong for its age · beats 96% of peers
+22.2 pts
MOT pass rate by age
8 to 12 years
2,730 tests · fleet 73%
95%
13 years and older
1,316 tests · fleet 61%
96%
Where the California fails
Suspension100
Brakes100
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres99
Lights & electrics100
Holds up better on seat belts, road wheels, brakes.
Share of 8 to 12 years Ferrari California MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Ferrari California reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Ferrari California holds up well for its age: 95% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 96% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Ferrari California?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Ferrari California in 2024: 8 to 12 years, 95%; and 13 years and older, 96%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Ferrari California MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Ferrari California versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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