2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Ferrari 488 MOT pass rate and common faults

102 MOT tests in 2024. 95.1% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time95.1%
Failed or needed repairs4.9%
Typical mileage at test7,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 102 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements2.0%
  2. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.0%
  3. Registration plates: missing1.0%
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    1 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Number plates & VIN2.9%
  2. Tyres2.0%
  3. Emissions & leaks1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play1.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.0%

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 2019 Ferrari 488?

In 2024, 95.1% of 2019 Ferrari 488 cars passed their MOT first time, across 102 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Ferrari 488?

The most common failure reasons were registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements; tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative; registration plates: missing. The biggest problem area was number plates & vin.

Is the 2019 Ferrari 488 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).