Ferrari 458 Italia Dct MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 7 model years and 2,088 tests, the Ferrari 458 Italia Dct passes its MOT 97.1% of the time. All cars of a similar age fail 22.1% of the time, so this is 19.2pp better than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are other defects, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — other defects (2.3%) and tyres (1.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are registration plates, headlamp aim and tyre pressure monitoring system — registration plates alone was recorded 52 times.
How it compares
By model year
Every 458 Italia Dct model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 229 | 96.9% | 3.1% | Other defects |
| 2011 | 621 | 97.4% | 2.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2012 | 870 | 96.7% | 3.3% | Other defects |
| 2013 | 363 | 97.5% | 2.5% | Other defects |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other defects | 2.3% | 47 |
| 2 | Tyres | 1.1% | 23 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 20 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 15 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.5% | 10 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.4% | 9 |
| 7 | Suspension | 0.2% | 4 |
| 8 | Road wheels | 0.1% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration plates | 52 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 19 |
| 3 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 11 |
| 4 | Catalyst emissions | 8 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 7 |
| 6 | Washers | 6 |
| 7 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 6 |
| 8 | Headlamp cleaning device | 5 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.9% | 145 |
| 2 | Suspension | 2.2% | 46 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.0% | 42 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.1% | 24 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.6% | 13 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 6 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,844 | 2.9% |
| 30-60k | 226 | 2.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 432 | 3.0% |
| 2022 | 407 | 2.7% |
| 2023 | 433 | 3.7% |
| 2024 | 411 | 2.2% |
| 2025 | 405 | 3.0% |
What to check before buying a Ferrari 458 Italia Dct
- Other defects (2.3% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
- Tyres (1.1% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (1.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Ferrari 458 Italia Dct?
97.1% of the 2,088 Ferrari 458 Italia Dct MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 2.9% fail rate, across model years 2010–2016.
What does the Ferrari 458 Italia Dct most often fail its MOT on?
Other defects, recorded in 2.3% of tests, then tyres (1.1%).
Methodology & source. Based on 2,088 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.