2015 Ferrari F12Berlinetta — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 387 MOT tests analysed for the 2015 Ferrari F12Berlinetta, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and other defects. Its pass rate of 98.7% was above the average for cars of a similar age (84.3%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 1.0% | 4 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 0.8% | 3 |
| 3 | Other defects | 0.8% | 3 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.3% | 1 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.3% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration plates | 3 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 2 |
| 3 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 2 |
| 4 | Side repeaters | 1 |
| 5 | Washers | 1 |
| 6 | Parking brake performance | 1 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.8% | 30 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.3% | 5 |
| 3 | Other defects | 1.3% | 5 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.0% | 4 |
| 5 | Steering | 0.3% | 1 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.3% | 1 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 362 | 1.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85 | 1.2% |
| 2022 | 79 | 1.3% |
| 2023 | 77 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 69 | 2.9% |
| 2025 | 77 | 1.3% |
What to check before buying a 2015 F12Berlinetta
Before buying a 2015 Ferrari F12Berlinetta, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 1.0% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (1.0% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (0.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Other defects (0.8% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2015 Ferrari F12Berlinettas pass their MOT?
98.7% of the 387 2015 Ferrari F12Berlinetta MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 1.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Ferrari F12Berlinetta?
Tyres, recorded in 1.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (0.8%).
Methodology & source. Based on 387 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.