2016 Ferrari California · 1,237 MOT tests
2016 Ferrari California reliability
2016 Ferrari Californias fail 6.6% of first MOT tests, 46% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 3 California years (1,237 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ferrari Californias: 5.6%)
- 6.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Ferrari Californias: 5.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 46% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 16,119
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,237
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 53% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 75% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 2.5% of tests fail here (1695% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 62% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Ferrari California
Fail rate by area
- Number plates and VIN2.5%
- Tyres1.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.1%
- Lights and electrics0.6%
- Suspension0.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.3%
- Brakes0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Number plate does not meet standards 0.65%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.49%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.4%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.24%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.24%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Coil spring fractured or broken 0.16%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.75%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.18%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (0.65%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (0.65%) · Tyre showing slight damage (0.57%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (0.49%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Ferrari California reliable?
2016 Ferrari Californias fail 6.6% of first MOT tests, 46% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 3 California years (1,237 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Ferrari California MOT?
Most often number plate does not meet standards (0.65% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (0.49% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.4% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Ferrari California have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Ferrari California shows 16,119 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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