2019 Ferrari Portofino — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Ferrari Portofino passed 95.7% of its 1,244 recorded MOT tests. That is 5.9 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 10.1%. Failures cluster in tyres, other defects and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.2%) and other defects (1.1%) 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 24 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 9.0% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.2% | 40 |
| 2 | Other defects | 1.1% | 14 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 0.5% | 6 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 5 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.3% | 4 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.2% | 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 | 24 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 10 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 8 |
| 4 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 5 |
| 5 | Catalyst emissions | 3 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 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 | 9.0% | 112 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.2% | 15 |
| 3 | Other defects | 1.1% | 14 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.1% | 13 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.4% | 5 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.2% | 3 |
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 | 1,218 | 4.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 298 | 2.0% |
| 2023 | 319 | 5.3% |
| 2024 | 323 | 7.4% |
| 2025 | 294 | 2.0% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Portofino
On a 2019 Portofino, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (3.2% 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.
- Other defects (1.1% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
- Lighting & signalling (0.5% 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
How many 2019 Ferrari Portofinos pass their MOT?
95.7% of the 1,244 2019 Ferrari Portofino MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Ferrari Portofino?
Tyres, recorded in 3.2% of tests, followed by other defects (1.1%).
Methodology & source. Based on 1,244 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.