2020 Ferrari 812-Superfast — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 471 MOT tests, the 2020 Ferrari 812-Superfast recorded a 97.9% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (9.3% fail rate), the 2020 812-Superfast comes out 7.2pp better. Failures cluster in other defects, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — other defects (2.3%) and lighting & signalling (2.3%) 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 tread depth — headlamp aim alone was recorded 20 times.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other defects | 2.3% | 11 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.3% | 11 |
| 3 | Tyres | 0.6% | 3 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.4% | 2 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 2 |
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 | 20 |
| 2 | Registration plates | 13 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 2 |
| 4 | Service brake imbalance | 2 |
| 5 | Catalyst emissions | 2 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 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 | 1.9% | 9 |
| 2 | Other defects | 0.9% | 4 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.6% | 3 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.4% | 2 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.2% | 1 |
| 6 | 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 | 471 | 2.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 163 | 2.5% |
| 2024 | 153 | 1.3% |
| 2025 | 147 | 2.7% |
What to check before buying a 2020 812-Superfast
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: other defects accounted for 2.3% of tests. Start there.
- Other defects (2.3% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
- Lighting & signalling (2.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (0.6% 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 2020 Ferrari 812-Superfasts pass their MOT?
97.9% of the 471 2020 Ferrari 812-Superfast MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 2.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Ferrari 812-Superfast?
Other defects, recorded in 2.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.3%).
Methodology & source. Based on 471 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.