2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Ferrari F430 MOT pass rate and common faults

109 MOT tests in 2024. 95.4% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

163Well above average
Passed first time95.4%
Failed or needed repairs4.6%
Typical mileage at test13,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 109 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.8%
  2. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect0.9%
  5. Headlamp cleaning device: for LED or HID headlamp inoperative0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Emissions & leaks2.8%
  2. Lights & electrics1.8%
  3. Number plates & VIN0.9%
  4. Tyres0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.5%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.8%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.8%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%

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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2009 Ferrari F430?

In 2024, 95.4% of 2009 Ferrari F430 cars passed their MOT first time, across 109 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Ferrari F430?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was emissions & leaks.

Is the 2009 Ferrari F430 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 163, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).