Ferrari Ff V12 MOT pass rate & common failures
The Ferrari Ff V12 appears in 1,089 MOT tests spanning model years 2011–2021, and 95.2% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (19.2% fail rate), the Ff V12 comes out 14.4pp better. Its most common failure areas are tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (2.3%) and brakes (0.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are registration plates, malfunction indicator lamp and headlamp aim — registration plates alone was recorded 13 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 10.0% versus 5.0%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 9.7% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 5.4% in 2021 to 3.8% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
By model year
Every Ff V12 model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 69 | 97.1% | 2.9% | Other defects |
| 2012 | 358 | 95.0% | 5.0% | Tyres |
| 2013 | 156 | 96.2% | 3.9% | Tyres |
| 2014 | 217 | 94.5% | 5.5% | Brakes |
| 2015 | 174 | 94.3% | 5.8% | Tyres |
| 2016 | 103 | 97.1% | 2.9% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.3% | 25 |
| 2 | Brakes | 0.9% | 10 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 10 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 10 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.6% | 7 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.5% | 5 |
| 7 | Visibility | 0.3% | 3 |
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 | 13 |
| 2 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 9 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 8 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 7 |
| 5 | Rbt (sp) | 7 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 5 |
| 7 | Wipers | 4 |
| 8 | Rigid brake pipes | 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 | 9.7% | 106 |
| 2 | Suspension | 3.8% | 41 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.4% | 26 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.8% | 20 |
| 5 | Other defects | 1.7% | 19 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 1.7% | 19 |
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 | 678 | 5.0% |
| 30-60k | 378 | 3.7% |
| 60-90k | 30 | 10.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 223 | 5.4% |
| 2022 | 216 | 3.7% |
| 2023 | 226 | 6.2% |
| 2024 | 213 | 4.7% |
| 2025 | 211 | 3.8% |
What to check before buying a Ferrari Ff V12
- Tyres (2.3% 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.
- Brakes (0.9% 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 (0.9% 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 Ff V12?
95.2% of the 1,089 Ferrari Ff V12 MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 4.8% fail rate, across model years 2011–2021.
What does the Ferrari Ff V12 most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 2.3% of tests, then brakes (0.9%).
How much does mileage affect Ff V12 MOT results?
Fail rates run at 5.0% for cars in the 0-30k band and 10.0% for 60-90k, a 5.0-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,089 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.