2017 Ferrari F12Berlinetta — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 330 MOT tests, the 2017 Ferrari F12Berlinetta recorded a 99.1% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (12.7% fail rate), the 2017 F12Berlinetta comes out 11.8pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and other defects.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (0.6%) and lighting & signalling (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, tyre pressure monitoring system and headlamp aim — registration plates alone was recorded 2 times.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 0.6% | 2 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 2 |
| 3 | Other defects | 0.6% | 2 |
| 4 | Steering | 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 | Registration plates | 2 |
| 2 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 2 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 1 |
| 4 | Steering rack | 1 |
| 5 | Headlamp cleaning device | 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 | Visibility | 1.5% | 5 |
| 2 | Tyres | 0.9% | 3 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 1 |
| 4 | Other defects | 0.3% | 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 | 330 | 0.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 64 | 1.6% |
| 2022 | 67 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 67 | 1.5% |
| 2024 | 66 | 0.0% |
| 2025 | 66 | 1.5% |
What to check before buying a 2017 F12Berlinetta
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 0.6% of tests. Start there.
- 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.
- Other defects (0.6% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
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 2017 Ferrari F12Berlinettas pass their MOT?
99.1% of the 330 2017 Ferrari F12Berlinetta MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 0.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Ferrari F12Berlinetta?
Tyres, recorded in 0.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (0.6%).
Methodology & source. Based on 330 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.