Ferrari Portofino MOT pass rate & common failures
2,464 MOT tests on the Ferrari Portofino (2018–2022) give it a 96.3% pass rate. That is 6.4 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 10.1%. Its most common failure areas are tyres, other defects and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (2.5%) and other defects (1.0%) 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 tread depth — registration plates alone was recorded 40 times.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 6.2% in 2021 to 2.2% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
By model year
Every Portofino model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 547 | 96.0% | 4.0% | Tyres |
| 2019 | 1,244 | 95.7% | 4.3% | Tyres |
| 2020 | 661 | 97.6% | 2.4% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.5% | 61 |
| 2 | Other defects | 1.0% | 25 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 14 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 11 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.3% | 8 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.2% | 5 |
| 7 | Brakes | 0.1% | 3 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.1% | 2 |
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 | 40 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 24 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 11 |
| 4 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 8 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 6 |
| 6 | Shock absorbers | 4 |
| 7 | Catalyst emissions | 4 |
| 8 | Washers | 3 |
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 | 6.8% | 167 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.3% | 31 |
| 3 | Other defects | 0.9% | 22 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.8% | 19 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.2% | 6 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.2% | 4 |
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 | 2,408 | 3.6% |
| 30-60k | 53 | 5.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 113 | 6.2% |
| 2022 | 421 | 1.9% |
| 2023 | 639 | 4.1% |
| 2024 | 659 | 5.5% |
| 2025 | 632 | 2.2% |
What to check before buying a Ferrari Portofino
- Tyres (2.5% 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.
- Other defects (1.0% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
- 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 Portofino?
96.3% of the 2,464 Ferrari Portofino MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 3.7% fail rate, across model years 2018–2022.
What does the Ferrari Portofino most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 2.5% of tests, then other defects (1.0%).
Methodology & source. Based on 2,464 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.