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2005 Ferrari 612: common problems and MOT failures

What MOT testers find on the Ferrari 612 first registered in 2005: we looked at the 206 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: there were only 206 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

206MOTs of 2005 cars, done in 2023–2025
94%pass first time (all 2005 cars: 57%)
2,000typical miles a year
10%had suspension flagged

Common 2005 Ferrari 612 MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2005 Ferrari 612 MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    10% 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
    7% 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.

  • Brakes
    4% 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.

  • Lights and electrics
    2% of testsRough price £10–£80

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

  • Oil and fluid leaks
    2% of testsRough price £80–£600

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

  • 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 2005 Ferrari 612

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 612 compared

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2009–Too few tests
2008103Suspension 13%
2007–Too few tests
2006101Tyres 11%
2004–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 612 cars first registered in 2005. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score