Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2014 Ferrari F12berlinetta?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2014 Ferrari F12berlinetta?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2014 Ferrari F12berlinetta?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2014 Ferrari F12berlinetta reliable?

Based on MOT data from 128 vehicles, the 2014 Ferrari F12berlinetta has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2014 Ferrari F12berlinetta?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2014 Ferrari F12berlinetta are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (13.5% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (13% of vehicles), Front Registration plate missing (9.1% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2014 Ferrari F12berlinetta?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ferrari F12berlinetta (2014)

128 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.6% first-time pass rate

2014 Ferrari F12berlinetta

CarHunch analysed 128 real MOT records for the 2014 Ferrari F12berlinetta. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2014 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta is exceptionally reliable by MOT standards, passing first time in 95.6% of cases—nearly 16 percentage points above the UK average of 80%—with a minuscule dangerous defect rate of just 3.1%. This is a genuinely low-risk car from an inspection perspective.

These vehicles are running at just 12,207 miles median age-adjusted mileage, suggesting they're cherished, low-use examples, which explains both the high pass rate and the modest 0.35 average failures per vehicle. With only 1.4 advisories per car on average, an F12 in this cohort is likely to sail through its MOT; your main concern should be sourcing a well-serviced example with full Ferrari history, since the rarity and complexity of these cars means maintenance costs will dwarf any MOT-related issues.

We have limited data for the 2014 Ferrari F12berlinetta — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

95.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.35

Over 8.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

12k

Middle half: 8k–17k

For context

These stats describe 128 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 128 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 13.5%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Other issues 9.1%

Front Registration plate missing · Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements · Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements · …

Wipers & washers 3.8%

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014.

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Based on MOT data from 128 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Ferrari F12berlinetta vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

12,207

typical

8,158

low mileage

16,865

high mileage

Half of all 2014 Ferrari F12berlinetta vehicles fall between 8,158 and 16,865 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 8,158 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 8,158–16,865 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2014 Ferrari F12berlinettas sit.

⚠ Over 22,767 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2014 Ferrari F12berlinetta — Still on the Road

Almost all 2014 Ferrari F12berlinettas are still on the road.

Strong survival — 104 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 95% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

8.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.35

Avg failures per vehicle

1.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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