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2007 Ferrari 599: common problems and MOT failures

What MOT testers find on the Ferrari 599 first registered in 2007: we looked at the 271 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: there were only 271 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

271MOTs of 2007 cars, done in 2023–2025
93%pass first time (all 2007 cars: 57%)
1,600typical miles a year
11%had suspension flagged

Common 2007 Ferrari 599 MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2007 Ferrari 599 MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    11% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Tyres
    5% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Lights and electrics
    4% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Brakes
    3% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    2% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2007 Ferrari 599

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

  1. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?

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Other years

Every year of the Ferrari 599 compared

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2012–Too few tests
2011136Suspension 7%
2010104Suspension 6%
2009146Suspension 12%
2008261Suspension 11%
2006–Too few tests

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Ferrari 599 cars first registered in 2007. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score