Ferrari 458 MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 5,295 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 5.9%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Ferrari 458 MOT Reliability Overview
The Ferrari 458 is a less common vehicle in the UK, with 5,295 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 7 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.1% and a failure rate of 5.9%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Ferrari 458 earns a "Excellent" reliability rating. The average Ferrari 458 presents for MOT with approximately 10,024 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2013 models achieve the highest pass rate at 95.0%, while 2016 models have the lowest at 89.5%. This 5.5 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Ferrari 458 is Identification of the vehicle, affecting 2.7% of all tests. Identification failures relate to the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and registration plate. The VIN must be permanently displayed and legible, and the registration plate must meet British Standard formatting. The second most common issue is Tyres at 2.2%. Registration Plates and VIN rounds out the top three at 1.4%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
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📈 How Each Vintage Ages
Tracking how each manufacture year's MOT pass rate changes as the car ages. Showing 2 vintages — click year chips to highlight.
Multi-line chart showing how different Ferrari 458 vintages degrade over time, from age 3 to 20 years.
Only vintages with 100+ tests in at least 3 different test years are shown. Fleet average is the UK-wide pass rate for all cars at each age.
📉 How Age Affects Reliability
MOT failure rate by vehicle age for the Ferrari 458. The dashed red line marks when the manufacturer warranty typically expires (3 years).
Line chart showing MOT failure rate by vehicle age from 3 to 11 years, with warranty expiry marked at 3 years.
💡 What does the warranty cliff mean?
The Ferrari 458 actually sees a 34% decrease in failure rate after the warranty period. This is likely due to survivorship bias — unreliable cars are already off the road by this age. Peak failure occurs at age 3 (10.9% fail rate).
Note: pass rates may improve for very old vehicles due to survivorship bias — only well-maintained cars remain on the road.
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 2.7% | 141 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.2% | 118 |
| 3 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 1.8% | 94 |
| 4 | Registration Plates And Vin | 1.4% | 72 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.8% | 41 |
| 6 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 0.4% | 19 |
| 7 | Brakes | 0.3% | 18 |
| 8 | Suspension | 0.3% | 18 |
| 9 | Non-component Advisories | 0.1% | 7 |
| 10 | Driver's View Of The Road | 0.1% | 7 |
| 11 | Steering | 0.1% | 5 |
| 12 | Road Wheels | 0.1% | 4 |
| 13 | Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions | 0.1% | 4 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 10,024 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.66 | 2.7% | 141 |
| Tyres | 2.22 | 2.2% | 118 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 1.77 | 1.8% | 94 |
| Registration Plates and VIN | 1.36 | 1.4% | 72 |
| Visibility | 0.90 | 0.9% | 48 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.36 | 0.4% | 19 |
| Brakes | 0.34 | 0.3% | 18 |
| Suspension | 0.34 | 0.3% | 18 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.13 | 0.1% | 7 |
| Steering | 0.09 | 0.1% | 5 |
| Wheels | 0.08 | 0.1% | 4 |
| Emissions & Exhaust | 0.08 | 0.1% | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 0.02 | 0.0% | 1 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Ferrari 458 has 10,024 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Ferrari 458 has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 5.89% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Ferrari 458 MOT Data
The Ferrari 458 is a less common vehicle in the UK, with 5,295 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 7 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.1% and a failure rate of 5.9%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Ferrari 458 owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on identification of the vehicle and tyres for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific 458 is likely to perform.
Identification of the vehicle — 2.7% of failures
Identification of the vehicle issues account for 2.7% of MOT failures on the Ferrari 458. Identification failures relate to the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and registration plate. The VIN must be permanently displayed and legible, and the registration plate must meet British Standard formatting. Typical repair costs: £10–50. Pre-MOT check: Ensure the VIN plate is visible and legible (usually in the windscreen or under the bonnet). Check that number plates are clean, undamaged, and use the correct font and spacing.
Tyres — 2.2% of failures
Tyres issues account for 2.2% of MOT failures on the Ferrari 458. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.
Registration Plates and VIN — 1.4% of failures
Registration Plates and VIN issues account for 1.4% of MOT failures on the Ferrari 458. Registration Plates and VIN issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Ferrari 458?
Based on 5,295 MOT tests in our database, the Ferrari 458 has an overall pass rate of 94.1% (5.9% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Ferrari 458?
The top 3 reasons a Ferrari 458 fails its MOT are: 1. Identification of the vehicle (2.7%), 2. Tyres (2.2%), 3. Registration Plates and VIN (1.4%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Ferrari 458 reliable?
With a 5.9% MOT failure rate, the 458 is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Ferrari 458?
Based on failure data, focus on: Identification of the vehicle (2.7%); Tyres (2.2%); Registration Plates and VIN (1.4%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.