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Ferrari California MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Ferrari California. Check any California by registration number below.

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96.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+0.9%

vs Ferrari Avg

11

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Ferrari California — MOT Reliability Overview

The Ferrari California has an average MOT pass rate of 96.6%, which is 0.9 percentage points above the Ferrari brand average of 95.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the California is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Ferrari California fails its MOT are number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. If you are preparing your California for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Ferrari California, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Ferrari California performs at MOT across different model years.

2018

Based on 50 vehicles

96.0%Excellent
Ferrari average: 95.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 5yr

13k mi

2017

Based on 618 vehicles

99.7%Excellent
Ferrari average: 95.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2016

Based on 1,108 vehicles

96.9%Excellent
Ferrari average: 95.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.3%

Retest Rate

4.4%

2015

Based on 1,072 vehicles

96.0%Excellent
Ferrari average: 95.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.6%

Retest Rate

9.8%

Mileage at 10yr

31k mi

2014

Based on 433 vehicles

98.2%Excellent
Ferrari average: 95.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

1.3%

Mileage at 10yr

34k mi

2013

Based on 406 vehicles

95.1%Excellent
Ferrari average: 95.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.3%

Retest Rate

2.3%

Mileage at 10yr

32k mi

2012

Based on 499 vehicles

97.2%Excellent
Ferrari average: 95.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.8%

Retest Rate

2.4%

2011

Based on 519 vehicles

97.1%Excellent
Ferrari average: 95.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.1%

Retest Rate

1.9%

2010

Based on 803 vehicles

96.4%Excellent
Ferrari average: 95.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.2%

Retest Rate

2.2%

2009

Based on 514 vehicles

95.1%Excellent
Ferrari average: 95.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.8%

Retest Rate

3.5%

0

Based on 1,510 vehicles

95.0%Excellent
Ferrari average: 95.7%
Mileage at 5yr

22k mi

Top MOT Failures — Ferrari California

The most common reasons a Ferrari California fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements

2.5%
2

A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage

1.4%
3

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.0%
4

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

0.9%

Ferrari California — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Ferrari California MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Ferrari California?
The average MOT pass rate for the Ferrari California is 96.6% compared to the Ferrari average of 95.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Ferrari California?
The most common MOT failures on the Ferrari California are: Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements (2.5%), A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage (1.4%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Ferrari California reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 96.6%, the Ferrari California is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Ferrari California?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Ferrari California?
Typical mileage for the Ferrari California: 13,281 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used California to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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