Ferrari F430 - 2009
42.6 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2009 is 311.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Ferrari F430, model year 2009.
Sample size: 163 cars, 312 tests and 133 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: 163 cars
The 2009 Ferrari F430 has a significantly lower overall defect rate, at 42 per 100 vehicles, compared to the average of 310 per 100 for cars of the same year, marking an impressive improvement of 86%. This model excels particularly in categories like brakes, visibility, and body structure, showing defect rates well below the average, while its steering performance is slightly worse than average. Mileage-related data indicates that defects are more prevalent in the higher mileage ranges, aligning with general trends seen across the automotive sector. Overall, the F430 stands out for its reliability, particularly in crucial areas like safety and visibility.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 163 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 97.8% better
2.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 117.5 / 100 tests
- Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
Steering
▼ 45.4% worse
23.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 16.3 / 100 tests
- Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
- Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
- A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
- Excessive radial movement between the top of the steering column and the shaft indicating an excessively worn top bearing
- Free play in the steering, measured at the rim of the steering wheel is: excessive
Visibility
▲ 86.3% better
3.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 23.4 / 100 tests
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
- Obligatory mirror or device: slightly damaged or loose
Lights & Electrics
▲ 96.8% better
2.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 80.9 / 100 tests
- Beam image obviously incorrect
- Headlamp cleaning device: inoperative in the case of LED or gas discharge systems (HID)
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 83.5% better
49.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 299.8 / 100 tests
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
- A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 98.6% better
0.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 41.5 / 100 tests
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 92.8% better
0.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.3 / 100 tests
- Audible warning:
Other
▲ 92.4% better
2.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 34.4 / 100 tests
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 36
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 18
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 14
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 13
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 9
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 8
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 6
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 4
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 3
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Serious faults (Top 10)
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Headlamp cleaning device: inoperative in the case of LED or gas discharge systems (HID)
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Audible warning:
FAIL
Occurrences: 1