3 models · 20,885 MOT tests
Ferrari reliability
Ferrari cars fail 4.5% of first MOT tests (all cars: 28.4%), 68% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage. The most reliable Ferrari on MOT results is the Ferrari 458; the least is the Ferrari 488.
Ranked
Every Ferrari model, most reliable first
Ranked against cars of the same age and mileage, so a new model and an old one are judged fairly.
| # | Model | Type | Tests | Fail rate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ferrari 4582005–2018 cars | Sports car and convertible | 6,270 | 3.9% | Better than average |
| 2 | Ferrari California2009–2018 cars | Sports car and convertible | 7,409 | 5.6% | Better than average |
| 3 | Ferrari 4882015–2020 cars | Sports car and convertible | 7,206 | 3.9% | Better than average |
Compare across every brand in the UK MOT Reliability Index.
Questions
Ferrari reliability questions
Are Ferrari cars reliable?
Ferrari cars fail 4.5% of first MOT tests, 68% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, across 20,885 UK MOT tests from 2022 to 2024.
What is the most reliable Ferrari?
On MOT results, the Ferrari 458: it fails 3.9% of first tests, 74% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age.
Which Ferrari should I avoid?
The Ferrari 488 has the weakest MOT record of the Ferrari range (62% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age). Check any used one's MOT history before you buy.
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