2009 Ferrari 599 6.0L Petrol · FT09 LTA

The 599 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend. The most recent test on 18 May 2026 at 21,688 miles returned a clean pass with zero defects, advisories, or fails recorded. This clean sheet follows a minor registration plate non-conformity identified on 19 May 2025, which was rectified and passed on the same day. The absence of any recurring mechanical, structural, or emissions faults across the last three test cycles indicates the car is currently in sound mechanical order. The mileage accumulation is exceptionally low for a 2009 Ferrari, averaging roughly 1,276 miles per year. Between the May 2023 test at 16,778 miles and the May 2024 test at 19,191 miles, the car covered 2,413 miles in a single year. The subsequent period from May 2024 to May 2026 saw a much gentler 2,497 miles added over two full years. This pattern suggests the car has spent extended periods stationary. Prolonged inactivity on a complex V12 grand tourer can lead to flat-spotted tyres, deteriorating brake discs, dried-out rubber seals, and moisture ingress in fluids, even if the MOT record itself remains spotless. Despite the clean MOT history, a pre-purchase inspection must focus on components that degrade with age and low mileage rather than use. A specialist should thoroughly inspect the condition of the tyre sidewalls for perishing and cracking, regardless of remaining tread depth. The braking system requires close scrutiny for surface corrosion on the discs and any signs of binding calipers from standing. Given the 599's complex hydraulic and electronic systems, a diagnostic scan for dormant fault codes and a comprehensive fluid analysis are strongly advised to verify the health of the engine, gearbox, and cooling systems after long periods of inactivity.