Ferrari 612 Scaglietti MOT pass rate & common failures
The Ferrari 612 Scaglietti appears in 1,103 MOT tests spanning model years 2004–2020, and 92.1% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (26.9% fail rate), the 612 Scaglietti comes out 19.0pp better. Its most common failure areas are brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (3.0%) and lighting & signalling (2.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, rbt (sp) and pins and bushes — headlamp aim alone was recorded 28 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 612 Scaglietti fails 7.2% of the time in the 0-30k band and 6.8% at 60-90k, a spread of only 0.4 points.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 11.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 12.7% in 2021 to 8.5% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
By model year
Every 612 Scaglietti model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 125 | 94.4% | 5.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2005 | 374 | 92.0% | 8.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2006 | 199 | 90.0% | 10.1% | Suspension |
| 2007 | 129 | 87.6% | 12.4% | Brakes |
| 2008 | 181 | 94.5% | 5.5% | Brakes |
| 2009 | 59 | 94.9% | 5.1% | Visibility |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 3.0% | 33 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.4% | 26 |
| 3 | Suspension | 2.3% | 25 |
| 4 | Other defects | 0.8% | 9 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.7% | 8 |
| 6 | Tyres | 0.6% | 7 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 6 |
| 8 | Steering | 0.4% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 28 |
| 2 | Rbt (sp) | 28 |
| 3 | Pins and bushes | 11 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 11 |
| 5 | Ball joint dust cover | 9 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 6 |
| 7 | Coil spring | 6 |
| 8 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 5 |
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 | 11.3% | 125 |
| 2 | Tyres | 8.5% | 94 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.2% | 46 |
| 4 | Steering | 3.5% | 39 |
| 5 | Other defects | 2.2% | 24 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.1% | 23 |
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 | 513 | 7.2% |
| 30-60k | 519 | 8.3% |
| 60-90k | 59 | 6.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 237 | 12.7% |
| 2022 | 241 | 7.5% |
| 2023 | 223 | 4.9% |
| 2024 | 201 | 5.5% |
| 2025 | 201 | 8.5% |
What to check before buying a Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
- Brakes (3.0% 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 (2.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (2.3% 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 612 Scaglietti?
92.1% of the 1,103 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 7.9% fail rate, across model years 2004–2020.
What does the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti most often fail its MOT on?
Brakes, recorded in 3.0% of tests, then lighting & signalling (2.4%).
How much does mileage affect 612 Scaglietti MOT results?
Fail rates run at 7.2% for cars in the 0-30k band and 6.8% for 60-90k, a 0.4-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,103 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.