2006 Ferrari F430 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2006 Ferrari F430 passed 94.5% of its 1,318 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (27.4% fail rate), the 2006 F430 comes out 21.8pp better. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (2.5%) and lighting & signalling (1.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), position lamp and headlamp aim — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 25 times.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 8.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 7.3% in 2021 to 4.3% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 2.5% | 33 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 24 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.1% | 14 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.0% | 13 |
| 5 | Tyres | 0.9% | 12 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 10 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rbt (sp) | 25 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 14 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 10 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 9 |
| 5 | Wipers | 9 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 8 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 8.2% | 108 |
| 2 | Tyres | 6.6% | 87 |
| 3 | Steering | 3.6% | 48 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.3% | 30 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.2% | 29 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 15 |
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 | 916 | 4.9% |
| 30-60k | 379 | 6.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 260 | 7.3% |
| 2022 | 276 | 6.9% |
| 2023 | 267 | 3.8% |
| 2024 | 258 | 5.4% |
| 2025 | 257 | 4.3% |
What to check before buying a 2006 F430
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 2.5% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (2.5% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Lighting & signalling (1.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.1% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£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
How many 2006 Ferrari F430s pass their MOT?
94.5% of the 1,318 2006 Ferrari F430 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Ferrari F430?
Brakes, recorded in 2.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.8%).
Does the 2006 F430 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.9% in the 0-30k band to 6.3% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,318 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.