Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 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 2016 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 2016 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 2016 Ferrari F12berlinetta reliable?

Based on MOT data from 110 vehicles, the 2016 Ferrari F12berlinetta has a first-time MOT pass rate of 97.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2016 Ferrari F12berlinetta?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2016 Ferrari F12berlinetta are: COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION (44.8% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (6.9% of vehicles), Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (6.9% 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 2016 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 (2016)

110 real MOT outcomes analysed • 97.2% first-time pass rate

2016 Ferrari F12berlinetta

CarHunch analysed 110 real MOT records for the 2016 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 2016 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta is exceptionally reliable by any standard, with a 97.2% first-time MOT pass rate that demolishes the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are rare at just 2.7% of cars ever flagged. This is a vehicle built to exacting standards where owners tend to maintain them meticulously.

The median mileage of 4,920 miles is unusually low for an eight-year-old car, which explains both the pristine MOT record and the minimal average of 0.22 failures per vehicle. If you're buying one, verify full service history and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on storage condition and brake fluid age rather than mechanical wear.

We have limited data for the 2016 Ferrari F12berlinetta — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

97.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.22

Over 6.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 2k–9k

For context

These stats describe 110 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 110 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 44.8%

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION · Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off · Front Registration plate missing

Tyre wear 6.9%

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative · …

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

Wipers & washers 4.6%

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective · Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

Suspension & steering 2.3%

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Lighting 2.3%

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high · Offside Headlamp aim too high

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.

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Before you buy a 2016 Ferrari F12berlinetta

Based on MOT data from 110 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.7% 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 2016 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.

4,920

typical

2,247

low mileage

8,791

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Ferrari F12berlinetta vehicles fall between 2,247 and 8,791 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 2,247 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.

✓ 2,247–8,791 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Ferrari F12berlinettas sit.

⚠ Over 11,867 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Ferrari F12berlinetta — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Ferrari F12berlinettas are still on the road.

Strong survival — 92 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 2019–2025.
* 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

6.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.22

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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