2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Ferrari California MOT pass rate and common faults

130 MOT tests in 2024. 97.7% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

122Well above average
Passed first time97.7%
Failed or needed repairs2.3%
Typical mileage at test13,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 130 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: fouling a part of the vehicle0.8%
  3. Registration plates: incorrect0.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics0.8%
  2. Tyres0.8%
  3. Number plates & VIN0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.3%
  4. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp aim: too low. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2017 Ferrari California?

In 2024, 97.7% of 2017 Ferrari California cars passed their MOT first time, across 130 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Ferrari California?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: too low; tyres - condition: fouling a part of the vehicle; registration plates: incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Ferrari California reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 122, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).