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Ferrari 812 reliability by build year

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We've only got 243 MOT tests for Ferrari 812 models built around 2020 (5 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

Not enough data

Ferrari 812 built around 2020: not enough MOT data yet

We've only seen a handful of Ferrari 812 models built around 2020 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.

Key figure

Check a car’s number plate to see its own MOT record, or come back when there’s more MOT history.

What to check before viewing

The Ferrari 812's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Registration Plates

Worth checking

Inspect the registration plates carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Headlight aim

If you have time

Park facing a wall at night and check the beam pattern is even and at the right height.

How build years differ

Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your 812's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Ferrari 812 fail rate by age

This chart combines every Ferrari 812 ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
1563.2%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
1772.8%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
2434.9%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
2063.4%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 5 years old.

What goes wrong most often on 5-year-old Ferrari 812 models

These issues come from 5-year-old Ferrari 812 models, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelNot enough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    2.9%
    Advisory: 13Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre has a cut that does not reach the ply or cords

    2.5%
    Advisory: 5Fail: 1 (17% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Headlamp aimed too low or out of line

    1.6%
    Advisory: 8Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Number plate loose, but not likely to fall off

    1.2%
    Advisory: 2Fail: 1 (33% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    0.8%
    Advisory: 4Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)

Based on 243 MOT tests on 5-year-old Ferrari 812 models, every generation combined.

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Ferrari 812.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

9 recalls in all

6 of the 9 Ferrari 812 recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 2 Critical
  • 4 more

Top concerns

  • Manufacturing fault with fuel vapour separator
  • Airbag may not deploy correctly
  • The cap of the brake oil reservoir may not be able to ensure proper ventilation to maintain the atmospheric pressure ins

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Other coupes to compare

Other coupes to compare

  1. 1

    Audi TT

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    8.1%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.4%
    Dangerous
    4.2%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.5%

    No clear edge over the Ferrari 812 on these figures.

    3,941 MOT tests on cars built around 2020

  2. 2

    BMW 8 Series

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    13.1%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    3.5%
    Dangerous
    8.6%

    No clear edge over the Ferrari 812 on these figures.

    1,751 MOT tests on cars built around 2020

  3. 3

    Porsche 911

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.7%
    Dangerous
    2.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    94%

    No clear edge over the Ferrari 812 on these figures.

    1,941 MOT tests on cars built around 2020

  4. 4

    Audi A5

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    11.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.3%
    Dangerous
    5.8%
    Still registered at 10 years
    87.6%

    No clear edge over the Ferrari 812 on these figures.

    4 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    7,525 MOT tests on cars built around 2020

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2020 (5 years old), the Ferrari 812 across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 243 5-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Ferrari 812 ever sold: 782 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2020 (5 years old): 243 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.