Ferrari CALIFORNIA - 2012
42.0 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2012 is 249.2 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Ferrari CALIFORNIA, model year 2012.
Sample size: 212 cars, 562 tests and 236 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 212 cars
The 2012 Ferrari California has a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with only 42 defects per 100 vehicles versus the average of 246. This represents an impressive reduction of nearly 83%. Notably, the California excels in several categories, especially brakes, steering, and visibility, where its defect rates are dramatically lower than average. However, it shows a higher defect rate in the mileage range of 93,000 to 124,000 miles compared to the average trend for other vehicles. Overall, this model stands out for its reliability, particularly in crucial safety-related components.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 212 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 92.5% better
7.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 103.8 / 100 tests
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
- Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution
- Parking brake inoperative on one side, or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight line
- Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.2 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 59.4% better
7.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 19.2 / 100 tests
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
- Wiper blade: defective
Lights & Electrics
▲ 87.9% better
7.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 61.9 / 100 tests
- Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 78.3% better
53.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 244.4 / 100 tests
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
Body/Structure
▲ 85.1% better
3.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.2 / 100 tests
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
- A driver’s seat: fore and aft adjustment mechanism not working as intended
Equipment
▲ 93.5% better
0.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 6.2 / 100 tests
- Audible warning:
Other
▲ 84.7% better
3.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 23.6 / 100 tests
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 52
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 38
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 36
Wiper blade: defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 17
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 9
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 9
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 9
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 8
Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 8
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 6
Serious faults (Top 10)
Parking brake inoperative on one side, or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight line
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
A driver’s seat: fore and aft adjustment mechanism not working as intended
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Any fracture or welding defect on a wheel
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Audible warning:
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 1