Ferrari F430 reliability
The Ferrari F430 fails its MOT less often than most cars over 10 years old: 6.9% of 1,166 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.
2 DVSA recalls for the Ferrari F430
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
The cap of the brake oil reservoir may not be able to ensure proper ventilation to maintain the atmospheric pressure inside the reservoir
The cap of the brake oil reservoir may not be able to ensure proper ventilation to maintain the atmospheric pressure inside the reservoir itself.�
Fix: Replacement of the brake oil reservoir cap and software update of the Instrument Panel Node.
Recalled models: F430 Scuderia · 11,642 vehicles
Brake/clutch fluid may leak
There is a possibility that the clutch master cylinder inlet union might fail causing a loss of clutch/brake fluid and possible gear selection problems.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the clutch master cylinder inlet union with one that conforms to specification.
Recalled models: F430 · 91 vehicles
Checking a Ferrari F430 before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.