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Ferrari Portofino reliability by build year

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We've only got 284 MOT tests for Ferrari Portofinos built around 2020 (5 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

Not enough data

Ferrari Portofino built around 2020: not enough MOT data yet

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

Check a Ferrari Portofino by number plate

Key figure

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

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

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

Tyres

Worth checking

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

Shock absorbers

Worth checking

Bounce-test each corner; check for oily streaks down the strut bodies.

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.

By build year

How build years differ

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

Find your Portofino's generation

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

Portofino/Portofino M

Portofino/Portofino M (2018-2023)

Excellent
PETROL

2.5% fail rate, built around 2020 (5 years old)

Likely between 1.2% and 5.0%

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 8 MOTs, 12.8%)

From 284 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Ferrari Portofino.

See every build year for the Ferrari Portofino

By age

Ferrari Portofino fail rate by age

This chart combines every Ferrari Portofino 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
1043.9%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
914.4%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
2842.5%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
2503.6%

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 4 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 5-year-old Ferrari Portofinos

These issues come from 5-year-old Ferrari Portofinos, 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 slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    4.6%
    Advisory: 19Fail: 1 (5% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

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

    3.5%
    Advisory: 18Fail: 2 (10% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

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

    1.4%
    Advisory: 3Fail: 1 (25% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    1.1%
    Advisory: 3Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Major

    Number plate does not meet the rules

    0.7%
    Advisory: 0Fail: 2 (100% of the times it was found)

Based on 284 MOT tests on 5-year-old Ferrari Portofinos, every generation combined.

Still registered

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 Portofino.

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

4 recalls in all

2 of the 4 Ferrari Portofino recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 2 recalls

Top concerns

  • The cap of the brake oil reservoir may not be able to ensure proper ventilation to maintain the atmospheric pressure ins
  • When starting the vehicle the 'stop & start' system may not be activated this could lead to an increase in the level of

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

Like-for-like

Other convertibles to compare

Other convertibles to compare

  1. 1

    BMW Z4

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    9.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.4%
    Dangerous
    4.7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96%

    No clear edge over the Ferrari Portofino on these figures.

    1,892 MOT tests on cars built around 2020

  2. 2

    Mazda MX-5

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    7.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.1%
    Dangerous
    1.6%
    Still registered at 10 years
    97.6%

    No clear edge over the Ferrari Portofino on these figures.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    2,135 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.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2020 (5 years old), the Ferrari Portofino across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 284 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 Portofino ever sold: 729 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2020 (5 years old): 284 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.