2018 Ferrari Portofino — MOT failures & pass rate
547 MOT tests on the 2018 Ferrari Portofino are in this dataset, and 96.0% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 11.1% of the time, so this is 7.1pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and other defects.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (2.2%) and lighting & signalling (0.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, registration plates and tyre pressure monitoring system — headlamp aim alone was recorded 8 times.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 6.8% in 2021 to 3.5% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.2% | 12 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 5 |
| 3 | Other defects | 0.9% | 5 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 4 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 3 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.4% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 8 |
| 2 | Registration plates | 7 |
| 3 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 3 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 3 |
| 5 | Wipers | 1 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 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 | Tyres | 4.4% | 24 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.8% | 10 |
| 3 | Other defects | 0.5% | 3 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 0.2% | 1 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.2% | 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 | 529 | 3.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 103 | 6.8% |
| 2022 | 112 | 1.8% |
| 2023 | 108 | 3.7% |
| 2024 | 110 | 4.5% |
| 2025 | 114 | 3.5% |
What to check before buying a 2018 Portofino
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 2.2% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (2.2% 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 (0.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Other defects (0.9% 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 2018 Ferrari Portofinos pass their MOT?
96.0% of the 547 2018 Ferrari Portofino MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 Ferrari Portofino?
Tyres, recorded in 2.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (0.9%).
Methodology & source. Based on 547 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.