Ferrari 458 Spider Dct MOT pass rate & common failures
The Ferrari 458 Spider Dct appears in 1,600 MOT tests spanning model years 2012–2013, and 97.6% of them passed. That is 18.1 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 20.5%. Its most common failure areas are other defects, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — other defects (1.9%) and tyres (0.9%) 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 33 times.
How it compares
By model year
Every 458 Spider Dct model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 391 | 97.7% | 2.3% | Other defects |
| 2013 | 1,209 | 97.6% | 2.4% | Other defects |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other defects | 1.9% | 31 |
| 2 | Tyres | 0.9% | 15 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 11 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 7 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.4% | 7 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.3% | 4 |
| 7 | Suspension | 0.1% | 1 |
| 8 | Steering | 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 | 33 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 14 |
| 3 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 5 |
| 4 | Wipers | 4 |
| 5 | Headlamp cleaning device | 4 |
| 6 | Washers | 4 |
| 7 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 4 |
| 8 | Catalyst emissions | 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 | 7.1% | 114 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.1% | 33 |
| 3 | Other defects | 1.1% | 18 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.8% | 12 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.8% | 12 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.3% | 5 |
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 | 1,485 | 1.9% |
| 30-60k | 110 | 9.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 322 | 1.9% |
| 2022 | 321 | 1.9% |
| 2023 | 319 | 2.2% |
| 2024 | 313 | 3.2% |
| 2025 | 325 | 2.8% |
What to check before buying a Ferrari 458 Spider Dct
- Other defects (1.9% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
- Tyres (0.9% 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 (0.7% 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 Spider Dct?
97.6% of the 1,600 Ferrari 458 Spider Dct MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 2.4% fail rate, across model years 2012–2013.
What does the Ferrari 458 Spider Dct most often fail its MOT on?
Other defects, recorded in 1.9% of tests, then tyres (0.9%).
Methodology & source. Based on 1,600 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.