2005 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 374 MOT tests analysed for the 2005 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension. Its pass rate of 92.0% was above the average for cars of a similar age (74.2%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 2.7% | 10 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.7% | 10 |
| 3 | Suspension | 2.4% | 9 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.1% | 4 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 3 |
| 6 | Tyres | 0.3% | 1 |
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 | 11 |
| 2 | Rbt (sp) | 10 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 4 |
| 4 | Coil spring | 3 |
| 5 | Individual direction indicators | 3 |
| 6 | Ball joint dust cover | 3 |
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 | 10.2% | 38 |
| 2 | Tyres | 7.0% | 26 |
| 3 | Steering | 3.2% | 12 |
| 4 | Other defects | 2.7% | 10 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.4% | 9 |
| 6 | Brakes | 1.9% | 7 |
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 | 121 | 5.8% |
| 30-60k | 216 | 9.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 80 | 12.5% |
| 2022 | 83 | 8.4% |
| 2023 | 76 | 2.6% |
| 2024 | 67 | 9.0% |
| 2025 | 68 | 7.3% |
What to check before buying a 2005 612 Scaglietti
Before buying a 2005 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 2.7% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (2.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (2.7% 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.
- Suspension (2.4% 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
How many 2005 Ferrari 612 Scagliettis pass their MOT?
92.0% of the 374 2005 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2005 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 2.7% of tests, followed by brakes (2.7%).
Does the 2005 612 Scaglietti get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.8% in the 0-30k band to 9.3% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 374 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.