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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Ferrari 488. Check any 488 by registration number below.

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98.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+2.8%

vs Ferrari Avg

6

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Ferrari 488 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Ferrari 488 has an average MOT pass rate of 98.5%, which is 2.8 percentage points above the Ferrari brand average of 95.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 488 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Ferrari 488 fails its MOT are number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off. If you are preparing your 488 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Ferrari 488, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Ferrari 488 performs at MOT across different model years.

2019

Based on 481 vehicles

98.8%Excellent
Ferrari average: 95.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.3%

Retest Rate

0.5%

Mileage at 5yr

14k mi

2018

Based on 1,852 vehicles

98.8%Excellent
Ferrari average: 95.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.1%

Retest Rate

1.1%

Mileage at 5yr

13k mi

2017

Based on 1,832 vehicles

98.6%Excellent
Ferrari average: 95.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.3%

Retest Rate

1.6%

Mileage at 5yr

13k mi

2016

Based on 1,307 vehicles

97.9%Excellent
Ferrari average: 95.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.2%

Retest Rate

3.0%

2015

Based on 59 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Ferrari average: 95.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

0

Based on 1,149 vehicles

97.1%Excellent
Ferrari average: 95.7%
Mileage at 5yr

9k mi

Top MOT Failures — Ferrari 488

The most common reasons a Ferrari 488 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements

2.3%
2

Number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off

0.7%
Ferrari 488 Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front

1.2%

Front Offside

0.2%

Other Ferrari Models

Compare MOT reliability across Ferrari models.

Ferrari 512

77.4% pass rate

Ferrari 360

92.1% pass rate

Ferrari California

96.0% pass rate

Ferrari 599 Gto

100.0% pass rate

Ferrari Portofino S-a

98.2% pass rate

Ferrari Enzo

100.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Ferrari 488

Ferrari 488 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Ferrari 488 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Ferrari 488?
The average MOT pass rate for the Ferrari 488 is 98.5% compared to the Ferrari average of 95.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Ferrari 488?
The most common MOT failures on the Ferrari 488 are: Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements (2.3%), Number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off (0.7%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Ferrari 488 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 98.5%, the Ferrari 488 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Ferrari 488?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Ferrari 488?
Typical mileage for the Ferrari 488: 13,970 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 488 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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