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Ferrari F430 Series 1 (2004-2009) reliability

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Ferrari F430 Series 1 built around 2008: not enough MOT data yet

We've only seen a handful of Ferrari F430 Series 1 models built around 2008 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.

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Ferrari F430 Series 1
2004-2009CoupePETROL

Based on 1,176 tests of F430 models registered 2004-2009.

Series 1 fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
1655.5%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
3454.3%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
2875.6%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
3055.9%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
745.4%

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 19 years old.

How the F430 Series 1 compares

At each age below, see how the F430 Series 1 holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 436 tests across 2 Ferrari models, built around 2008 (17 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateFerrari average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
1655.5%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
3454.3%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
2875.6%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
3055.9%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
745.4%

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.

What to check before viewing

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

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Tyres

Worth checking

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

Suspension springs

Worth checking

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

Steering track rods

Worth checking

On a flat surface, rock the steering wheel briefly with the engine off and listen for clunks.

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 coupes to compare

Other coupes, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the F430 Series 1.

  1. 1

    Jaguar Xkr

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    21.8%

    No clear edge over the Ferrari F430 Series 1 on these figures.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    1,151 MOT tests on cars built around 2008

  2. 2

    Mercedes-Benz CLK

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    29.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    10.4%
    Dangerous
    8.5%

    No clear edge over the Ferrari F430 Series 1 on these figures.

    4,009 MOT tests on cars built around 2008

  3. 3

    Audi TT

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    25.2%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    8.1%
    Dangerous
    5.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.5%

    No clear edge over the Ferrari F430 Series 1 on these figures.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    9,316 MOT tests on cars built around 2008

  4. 4

    Hyundai Coupe

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    34.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    13.1%
    Dangerous
    10.7%

    No clear edge over the Ferrari F430 Series 1 on these figures.

    1,406 MOT tests on cars built around 2008

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.

Recall context

4 recalls in all

1 of the 4 F430 Series 1 recalls covers cars built in these years.

  • 1 recall

Top concerns

  • 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 F430 Series 1 cars have aged

How F430 Series 1 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%10%1214161820Age at MOTBuilt around 2009, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 5.4% (74 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2009, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 1.4% (71 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2009, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 1.6% (64 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2009, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 4.3% (69 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2009, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 4.2% (71 tests, 2025 data)2009Built around 2008, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 8.7% (183 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2008, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 5.7% (175 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2008, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 7.8% (167 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2008, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 5.1% (176 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2008, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 4.8% (189 tests, 2025 data)2008Built around 2007, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 4.1% (196 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2007, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 4.8% (189 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2007, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 7.4% (202 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2007, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 4.0% (175 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2007, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 5.8% (173 tests, 2025 data)2007Built around 2006, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 9.4% (171 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2006, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 8.2% (159 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2006, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 3.5% (143 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2006, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 5.9% (153 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2006, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 5.2% (153 tests, 2025 data)2006Built around 2005, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 11.6% (95 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2005, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 9.1% (88 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2005, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 5.1% (78 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2005, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 4.3% (70 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2005, 20 years old at the time of MOT: 5.4% (74 tests, 2025 data)2005
First registered around 2009First registered around 2008First registered around 2007First registered around 2006
Series 1 variants compared
All generations of this modelNot enough data

Most common issues on Ferrari F430 models of this age

This list covers every Ferrari F430 built around 2008, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the Series 1 on its own.

Most common advisories and fails

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

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    4.3%
    Advisory: 28Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Coil spring corroded

    2.9%
    Advisory: 13Fail: 3 (19% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

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

    2.6%
    Advisory: 16Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    2.3%
    Advisory: 15Fail: 1 (6% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    2.0%
    Advisory: 8Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)

Based on 345 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2008 (17 years old), the Ferrari F430 Series 1 (2004-2009) fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 345 17-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 1,176 MOT tests on Ferrari F430 models first registered between 2004-2009. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.