2005 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2005 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti passed 92.0% of its 374 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (27.6% fail rate), the 2005 612 Scaglietti comes out 19.6pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (2.7%) and brakes (2.7%) 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 ball joint — headlamp aim alone was recorded 11 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 10.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 12.5% in 2021 to 7.3% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
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 | Other defects | 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 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 3 |
| 5 | Ball joint dust cover | 3 |
| 6 | Catalyst emissions | 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
On a 2005 612 Scaglietti, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 2.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- 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 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.