2012 Ferrari 458 Italia Dct — MOT failures & pass rate
870 MOT tests on the 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia Dct are in this dataset, and 96.7% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (21.7% fail rate), the 2012 458 Italia Dct comes out 18.4pp better. Failures cluster in other defects, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — other defects (3.3%) and tyres (1.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are registration plates, tyre pressure monitoring system and headlamp aim — registration plates alone was recorded 33 times.
The trend is worsening — 2.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 4.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other defects | 3.3% | 29 |
| 2 | Tyres | 1.4% | 12 |
| 3 | Brakes | 0.8% | 7 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 0.8% | 7 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.7% | 6 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 3 |
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 | 33 |
| 2 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 7 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 5 |
| 4 | Washers | 4 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 4 |
| 6 | Wipers | 3 |
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 | 6.8% | 59 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.0% | 26 |
| 3 | Suspension | 2.4% | 21 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.1% | 18 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.1% | 1 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.1% | 1 |
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 | 785 | 3.4% |
| 30-60k | 74 | 0.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 177 | 2.3% |
| 2022 | 173 | 4.0% |
| 2023 | 179 | 3.4% |
| 2024 | 170 | 2.4% |
| 2025 | 171 | 4.7% |
What to check before buying a 2012 458 Italia Dct
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: other defects accounted for 3.3% of tests. Start there.
- Other defects (3.3% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
- Tyres (1.4% 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.
- Brakes (0.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia Dcts pass their MOT?
96.7% of the 870 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia Dct MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 3.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia Dct?
Other defects, recorded in 3.3% of tests, followed by tyres (1.4%).
Does the 2012 458 Italia Dct get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.4% in the 0-30k band to 0.0% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 870 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.