Ferrari 599 MOT pass rate & common failures
The Ferrari 599 appears in 1,788 MOT tests spanning model years 2006–2021, and 94.7% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (25.1% fail rate), the 599 comes out 19.7pp better. Its most common failure areas are brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (2.2%) and lighting & signalling (2.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), headlamp aim and registration plates — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 23 times.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 8.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every 599 model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 82 | 95.1% | 4.9% | Visibility |
| 2007 | 444 | 94.6% | 5.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2008 | 454 | 94.3% | 5.7% | Brakes |
| 2009 | 260 | 93.1% | 6.9% | Suspension |
| 2010 | 182 | 96.7% | 3.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2011 | 229 | 96.5% | 3.5% | Brakes |
| 2012 | 56 | 94.6% | 5.4% | Brakes |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 2.2% | 40 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.1% | 37 |
| 3 | Suspension | 1.1% | 20 |
| 4 | Other defects | 0.8% | 15 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.6% | 11 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 11 |
| 7 | Steering | 0.6% | 10 |
| 8 | Tyres | 0.3% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rbt (sp) | 23 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 21 |
| 3 | Registration plates | 20 |
| 4 | Track rod end | 15 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 12 |
| 6 | Ball joint dust cover | 11 |
| 7 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 10 |
| 8 | Wipers | 10 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 8.5% | 151 |
| 2 | Tyres | 6.6% | 118 |
| 3 | Steering | 2.7% | 49 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.8% | 33 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.9% | 17 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.9% | 16 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,389 | 5.4% |
| 30-60k | 368 | 4.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 378 | 4.0% |
| 2022 | 359 | 6.1% |
| 2023 | 364 | 5.5% |
| 2024 | 342 | 5.9% |
| 2025 | 345 | 5.2% |
What to check before buying a Ferrari 599
- Brakes (2.2% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Lighting & signalling (2.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (1.1% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Ferrari 599?
94.7% of the 1,788 Ferrari 599 MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 5.3% fail rate, across model years 2006–2021.
What does the Ferrari 599 most often fail its MOT on?
Brakes, recorded in 2.2% of tests, then lighting & signalling (2.1%).
Methodology & source. Based on 1,788 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.