2013 Ferrari 458 Spider Dct — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,209 MOT tests, the 2013 Ferrari 458 Spider Dct recorded a 97.6% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (20.1% fail rate), the 2013 458 Spider Dct comes out 17.7pp better. Failures cluster in other defects, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — other defects (1.8%) and lighting & signalling (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 22 times.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other defects | 1.8% | 22 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 11 |
| 3 | Tyres | 0.9% | 11 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.6% | 7 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.3% | 4 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 4 |
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 | 22 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 14 |
| 3 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 5 |
| 4 | Wipers | 4 |
| 5 | Headlamp cleaning device | 4 |
| 6 | Washers | 4 |
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 | 6.4% | 77 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.0% | 24 |
| 3 | Other defects | 1.2% | 14 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.7% | 9 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.7% | 9 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.3% | 3 |
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 | 1,125 | 1.8% |
| 30-60k | 79 | 11.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 246 | 2.4% |
| 2022 | 245 | 2.5% |
| 2023 | 242 | 2.9% |
| 2024 | 228 | 1.8% |
| 2025 | 248 | 2.4% |
What to check before buying a 2013 458 Spider Dct
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: other defects accounted for 1.8% of tests. Start there.
- Other defects (1.8% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
- Lighting & signalling (0.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- 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.
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 2013 Ferrari 458 Spider Dcts pass their MOT?
97.6% of the 1,209 2013 Ferrari 458 Spider Dct MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 2.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Ferrari 458 Spider Dct?
Other defects, recorded in 1.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (0.9%).
Does the 2013 458 Spider Dct get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 1.8% in the 0-30k band to 11.4% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,209 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.