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Ferrari 488 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·4,418 DVSA tests·2024
Across 4,418 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 97% of Ferrari 488 cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 85% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on emissions & leaks and steering.
97%
Strong for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Strong for its age · beats 98% of peers
+11.6 pts
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
3,331 tests · fleet 85%
97%
8 to 12 years
1,087 tests · fleet 73%
97%
Where the 488 fails
Suspension100
Brakes100
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres100
Lights & electrics100
Holds up better on emissions & leaks, steering, tyres.
Share of 4 to 7 years Ferrari 488 MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Ferrari 488 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Ferrari 488 holds up well for its age: 97% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 98% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Ferrari 488?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Ferrari 488 in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 97%; and 8 to 12 years, 97%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Ferrari 488 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Ferrari 488 versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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