Ferrari 812-Superfast MOT pass rate & common failures
2,008 MOT tests on the Ferrari 812-Superfast (2018–2021) give it a 98.0% pass rate. That is 8.1 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 10.1%. Its most common failure areas are other defects, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — other defects (1.7%) and lighting & signalling (1.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, registration plates and tyre pressure monitoring system — headlamp aim alone was recorded 49 times.
How it compares
By model year
Every 812-Superfast model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 473 | 98.3% | 1.7% | Other defects |
| 2019 | 1,032 | 98.1% | 1.9% | Other defects |
| 2020 | 471 | 97.9% | 2.1% | Other defects |
| 2021 | 32 | 93.8% | 6.3% | Other defects |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other defects | 1.7% | 34 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 28 |
| 3 | Tyres | 0.8% | 15 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 6 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.3% | 5 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.1% | 3 |
| 7 | Steering | 0.1% | 1 |
| 8 | Suspension | 0.1% | 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 | 49 |
| 2 | Registration plates | 38 |
| 3 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 6 |
| 4 | Catalyst emissions | 5 |
| 5 | Wipers | 3 |
| 6 | Electronic stability control | 3 |
| 7 | Tread depth | 2 |
| 8 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 2 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.2% | 64 |
| 2 | Visibility | 0.9% | 19 |
| 3 | Other defects | 0.9% | 19 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.2% | 4 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.2% | 4 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.1% | 3 |
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 | 2,000 | 1.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 102 | 2.0% |
| 2022 | 366 | 1.6% |
| 2023 | 517 | 1.7% |
| 2024 | 510 | 2.9% |
| 2025 | 513 | 1.6% |
What to check before buying a Ferrari 812-Superfast
- Other defects (1.7% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
- Lighting & signalling (1.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (0.8% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
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 812-Superfast?
98.0% of the 2,008 Ferrari 812-Superfast MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 2.0% fail rate, across model years 2018–2021.
What does the Ferrari 812-Superfast most often fail its MOT on?
Other defects, recorded in 1.7% of tests, then lighting & signalling (1.4%).
Methodology & source. Based on 2,008 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.