2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Ferrari 488 MOT pass rate and common faults

253 MOT tests in 2024. 96.0% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

125Well above average
Passed first time96.0%
Failed or needed repairs3.9%
Typical mileage at test13,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 253 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements1.2%
  2. Registration plates: missing1.2%
  3. Registration plates: incorrect0.4%
  4. Electronic parking brake: warning indicates a malfunction0.4%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.4%
    8 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.4%
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working0.4%
  8. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Number plates & VIN2.8%
  2. Tyres0.8%
  3. Brakes0.4%
  4. Lights & electrics0.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
  2. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 Ferrari 488?

In 2024, 96.0% of 2016 Ferrari 488 cars passed their MOT first time, across 253 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Ferrari 488?

The most common failure reasons were registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements; registration plates: missing; registration plates: incorrect. The biggest problem area was number plates & vin.

Is the 2016 Ferrari 488 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 125, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).