Ferrari Roma S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ferrari Roma S-a reliable? We analysed 1,015 real MOT tests across 545 vehicles to find out.
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The Ferrari Roma S-a is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, headlamp aim too low and headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ferrari Roma S-a.
Ferrari Roma S-a Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ferrari Roma S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ferrari Roma S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ferrari Roma S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ferrari Roma S-a Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Ferrari Roma S-a fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Ferrari Roma S-a Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Ferrari Roma S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Ferrari Roma S-a Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ferrari Roma S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ferrari Roma S-a MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ferrari Roma S-a year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 57 | 93.0% | 4,885 | 7,577 | 10,676 |
| 2022 | 336 | 95.5% | 4,482 | 7,614 | 11,351 |
| 2021 | 566 | 94.3% | 5,361 | 8,204 | 12,331 |
How Long Does a Ferrari Roma S-a Last?
Based on 545 Ferrari Roma S-a vehicles on UK roads.
Ferrari Roma S-a Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ferrari Roma S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Ferrari Roma S-a
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
95.5% MOT pass rate from 336 tests
93.0% MOT pass rate from 57 tests
The best year to buy a used Ferrari Roma S-a is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.5% across 336 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 93.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ferrari Roma S-a Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari Roma S-a THIS CAR | 94.7% | 1,015 | 8,184 mi | — yrs |
| Ferrari 360 | 90.3% | 28,453 | 23,409 mi | 27 yrs |
| Ferrari F430 | 89.8% | 24,536 | 15,630 mi | 21 yrs |
| Ferrari F355 | 88.1% | 19,604 | 29,762 mi | 32 yrs |
| Mazda CX-5 Se-l D | 90.2% | 652 | 58,656 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ferrari 360 (90.3% pass rate) and the Ferrari F430 (89.8% pass rate), the Ferrari Roma S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Ferrari Roma S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.7% across 1,015 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Ferrari Roma S-a are windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (2 recorded failures), headlamp aim too low (2), and headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (2). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ferrari Roma S-a with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Ferrari Roma S-a owner drives around 1,630 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.