Ferrari F12Berlinetta MOT pass rate & common failures
1,866 MOT tests on the Ferrari F12Berlinetta (2013–2021) give it a 98.7% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 15.8% of the time, so this is 14.5pp better than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are other defects, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — other defects (1.2%) and tyres (0.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are registration plates, headlamp aim and tyre pressure monitoring system — registration plates alone was recorded 26 times.
How it compares
By model year
Every F12Berlinetta model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 71 | 98.6% | 1.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2014 | 555 | 98.2% | 1.8% | Other defects |
| 2015 | 387 | 98.7% | 1.3% | Tyres |
| 2016 | 489 | 98.8% | 1.2% | Other defects |
| 2017 | 330 | 99.1% | 0.9% | Tyres |
| 2018 | 30 | 100.0% | 0.0% | - |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other defects | 1.2% | 22 |
| 2 | Tyres | 0.6% | 12 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 11 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.2% | 4 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.2% | 3 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.1% | 2 |
| 7 | Brakes | 0.1% | 2 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 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 | Registration plates | 26 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 8 |
| 3 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 7 |
| 4 | Shock absorbers | 3 |
| 5 | Wipers | 2 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 2 |
| 7 | Headlamp cleaning device | 2 |
| 8 | Side repeaters | 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 | 4.8% | 89 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.3% | 25 |
| 3 | Other defects | 0.9% | 16 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.6% | 11 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.2% | 3 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.1% | 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 | 1,791 | 1.3% |
| 30-60k | 75 | 1.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 387 | 1.6% |
| 2022 | 380 | 1.6% |
| 2023 | 377 | 0.8% |
| 2024 | 353 | 1.1% |
| 2025 | 369 | 1.6% |
What to check before buying a Ferrari F12Berlinetta
- Other defects (1.2% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
- 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.
- Lighting & signalling (0.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
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 F12Berlinetta?
98.7% of the 1,866 Ferrari F12Berlinetta MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 1.3% fail rate, across model years 2013–2021.
What does the Ferrari F12Berlinetta most often fail its MOT on?
Other defects, recorded in 1.2% of tests, then tyres (0.6%).
Methodology & source. Based on 1,866 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.