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Ferrari CALIFORNIA - 2014

27.6 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2014 is 198.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Ferrari CALIFORNIA, model year 2014. Sample size: 179 cars, 431 tests and 119 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 179 cars

The 2014 Ferrari California shows a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with only 28 defects per 100 vehicles compared to the average of 194. This model particularly excels in categories such as brakes, steering, visibility, and lights and electrics, where it records remarkably few defects. In terms of mileage, the defect rates are highest in the lower mileage groups, with 200 defects per 100 vehicles at 0–31,000 miles, indicating that early models may require more attention. Overall, the Ferrari California demonstrates strong reliability in most categories, with no standout issues compared to its peers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 179 cars

Categories

Brakes
▲ 97.0% better
2.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 92.8 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 91.9% better
1.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 17.2 / 100 tests
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▲ 96.5% better
1.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 39.5 / 100 tests
  • Headlamp cleaning device: inoperative in the case of LED or gas discharge systems (HID)
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 75.3% better
49.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 198.8 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
  • A shock absorber bush excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 96.8% better
0.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.6 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 4.5 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.7 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 359 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* 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: 56
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 25
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 7
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 5
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 4
A shock absorber bush excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 4
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 3
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 2
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1

Serious faults (Top 10)

A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Headlamp cleaning device: inoperative in the case of LED or gas discharge systems (HID)
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 1