Ferrari Portofino/Portofino M (2018-2023) reliability
Ferrari Portofino/Portofino M built around 2020: not enough MOT data yet
We've only seen a handful of Ferrari Portofino/Portofino Ms built around 2020 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.
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Key figure
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Based on 729 tests of Portofino models registered 2018-2023.
About 1 in 40 petrol Portofino cars registered in 2022 (2.5%) failed their first MOT.
Based on 118 first MOTs (DVSA MOT results, 2025).
Portofino/Portofino M fail rate by age
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.
How the Portofino/Portofino M compares
At each age below, see how the Portofino/Portofino M holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.
Based on 795 tests across 3 Ferrari models, built around 2020 (5 years old).
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.
Tyres
Worth checkingCheck tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.
Shock absorbers
Worth checkingBounce-test each corner; check for oily streaks down the strut bodies.
Registration Plates
Worth checkingInspect the registration plates carefully and ask the seller for repair history.
Vehicle-specific check
Worth checkingCheck 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 Portofino/Portofino M.
- 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/Portofino M on these figures.
1,892 MOT tests on cars built around 2020
- 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/Portofino M 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.
Recall context
4 recalls in all2 of the 4 Portofino/Portofino M 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.
How Portofino/Portofino M cars have aged
How Portofino/Portofino M 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.
Portofino/Portofino M variants compared
Most common issues on Ferrari Portofinos of this age
This list covers every Ferrari Portofino built around 2020, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the Portofino/Portofino M on its own.
Most common advisories and fails
In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one
- 14.6%Advisory
Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing
- 23.5%Advisory
Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge
- 31.4%Advisory
Tyre has a cut that does not reach the ply or cords
- 41.1%Advisory
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
- 50.7%Major
Number plate does not meet the rules
Based on 284 tests
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Frequently asked questions
Built around 2020 (5 years old), the Ferrari Portofino/Portofino M (2018-2023) 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.