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2010 Ferrari 599: common problems and MOT failures

What MOT testers find on the Ferrari 599 first registered in 2010: we looked at the 104 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: there were only 104 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

104MOTs of 2010 cars, done in 2023–2025
95%pass first time (all 2010 cars: 60%)
800typical miles a year
6%had suspension flagged

Common 2010 Ferrari 599 MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2010 Ferrari 599 MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    6% 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
    3% 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.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2010 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%
2009146Suspension 12%
2008261Suspension 11%
2007271Suspension 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 2010. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score