2018 Ferrari 812-Superfast — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 473 MOT tests, the 2018 Ferrari 812-Superfast recorded a 98.3% pass rate. That is 9.4 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 11.1%. Failures cluster in other defects, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — other defects (1.3%) and lighting & signalling (0.9%) 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 track rod end — headlamp aim alone was recorded 7 times.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other defects | 1.3% | 6 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 4 |
| 3 | Tyres | 0.4% | 2 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 2 |
| 5 | Steering | 0.2% | 1 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.2% | 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 | 7 |
| 2 | Registration plates | 6 |
| 3 | Track rod end | 1 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 1 |
| 5 | Electronic stability control | 1 |
| 6 | Wipers | 1 |
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 | 3.8% | 18 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.7% | 8 |
| 3 | Other defects | 0.6% | 3 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 1 |
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 | 467 | 1.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92 | 2.2% |
| 2022 | 95 | 1.1% |
| 2023 | 97 | 1.0% |
| 2024 | 89 | 3.4% |
| 2025 | 100 | 1.0% |
What to check before buying a 2018 812-Superfast
On a 2018 812-Superfast, other defects is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 1.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Other defects (1.3% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
- Lighting & signalling (0.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (0.4% 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
How many 2018 Ferrari 812-Superfasts pass their MOT?
98.3% of the 473 2018 Ferrari 812-Superfast MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 1.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 Ferrari 812-Superfast?
Other defects, recorded in 1.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (0.9%).
Methodology & source. Based on 473 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.