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Ferrari California T (2014-2017) reliability

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Ferrari California T built around 2017: not enough MOT data yet

We've only seen a handful of Ferrari California Ts built around 2017 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.

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Ferrari California T
2014-2017ConvertiblePETROL

Based on 729 tests of California models registered 2014-2017.

California T fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
1935.2%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
2402.5%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
2434.5%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
535.7%

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 11 years old.

How the California T compares

At each age below, see how the California T holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 714 tests across 4 Ferrari models, built around 2017 (8 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateFerrari average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
1935.2%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
2402.5%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
2434.5%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
535.7%

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.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.

Independent inspection

High priority

Have an independent specialist inspect the car before you commit.

Tyres

Worth checking

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

Visibility

Worth checking

Inspect the visibility carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Suspension springs

Worth checking

Check ride height is even side-to-side and look for cracked or rusted coils.

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.

Other convertibles to compare

Other convertibles, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the California T.

  1. 1

    Mercedes-Benz Slc

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    14.8%

    No clear edge over the Ferrari California T on these figures.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    3,903 MOT tests on cars built around 2017

  2. 2

    Mazda MX-5

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    10.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.8%
    Dangerous
    3.1%
    Still registered at 10 years
    97.6%

    No clear edge over the Ferrari California T on these figures.

    4,704 MOT tests on cars built around 2017

  3. 3

    Porsche Boxster

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    5.7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.5%
    Dangerous
    2.7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    97.9%

    No clear edge over the Ferrari California T on these figures.

    1,141 MOT tests on cars built around 2017

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.

How many are still registered

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

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

8 recalls in all

4 of the 8 California T recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 2 Critical
  • 2 more

Top concerns

  • Risk of fire
  • Drivers 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.

How California T cars have aged

How California T cars have aged

How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.

0%4567891011Age at MOTBuilt around 2017, 4 years old at the time of MOT: 4.9% (102 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2017, 5 years old at the time of MOT: 6.1% (98 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2017, 6 years old at the time of MOT: 2.2% (92 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2017, 7 years old at the time of MOT: 2.4% (84 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2017, 8 years old at the time of MOT: 5.8% (103 tests, 2025 data)2017Built around 2016, 5 years old at the time of MOT: 5.0% (161 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2016, 6 years old at the time of MOT: 6.2% (162 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2016, 7 years old at the time of MOT: 5.7% (141 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2016, 8 years old at the time of MOT: 5.3% (151 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2016, 9 years old at the time of MOT: 4.2% (144 tests, 2025 data)2016Built around 2015, 6 years old at the time of MOT: 6.3% (175 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2015, 7 years old at the time of MOT: 7.4% (189 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2015, 8 years old at the time of MOT: 4.9% (162 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2015, 9 years old at the time of MOT: 3.7% (162 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2015, 10 years old at the time of MOT: 5.5% (165 tests, 2025 data)2015Built around 2014, 7 years old at the time of MOT: 6.7% (60 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2014, 8 years old at the time of MOT: 7.0% (57 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2014, 9 years old at the time of MOT: 3.7% (54 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2014, 10 years old at the time of MOT: 7.8% (51 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2014, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 5.7% (53 tests, 2025 data)2014
First registered around 2017First registered around 2016First registered around 2015First registered around 2014
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Most common issues on Ferrari Californias of this age

This list covers every Ferrari California built around 2017, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the California T on its own.

Most common advisories and fails

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

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    10.4%
    Advisory: 33Fail: 5 (13% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

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

    3.6%
    Advisory: 8Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Minor

    Wiper blade defective

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

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

    1.6%
    Advisory: 2Fail: 1 (33% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Coil spring corroded

    1.6%
    Advisory: 3Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)

Based on 193 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2017 (8 years old), the Ferrari California T (2014-2017) fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 193 8-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 729 MOT tests on Ferrari Californias first registered between 2014-2017. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.