Ferrari 458 MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 12 model years and 3,209 tests, the Ferrari 458 passes its MOT 97.7% of the time. Against all cars of a similar age (17.9% fail rate), the 458 comes out 15.6pp better. Its most common failure areas are other defects, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — other defects (1.9%) and lighting & signalling (0.7%) 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 washers — registration plates alone was recorded 71 times.
How it compares
By model year
Every 458 model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68 | 97.1% | 2.9% | Suspension |
| 2011 | 97 | 95.9% | 4.1% | Other defects |
| 2012 | 141 | 94.3% | 5.7% | Tyres |
| 2013 | 205 | 97.6% | 2.4% | Other defects |
| 2014 | 1,333 | 98.0% | 2.0% | Other defects |
| 2015 | 1,250 | 98.5% | 1.5% | Other defects |
| 2016 | 81 | 92.6% | 7.4% | Other defects |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other defects | 1.9% | 61 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 22 |
| 3 | Tyres | 0.7% | 21 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.4% | 14 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 11 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.3% | 9 |
| 7 | Brakes | 0.2% | 5 |
| 8 | Steering | 0.1% | 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 | 71 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 22 |
| 3 | Washers | 11 |
| 4 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 9 |
| 5 | Shock absorbers | 8 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 7 |
| 7 | Tread depth | 5 |
| 8 | Catalyst emissions | 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 | 5.3% | 170 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.8% | 59 |
| 3 | Suspension | 0.7% | 21 |
| 4 | Other defects | 0.6% | 20 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.3% | 10 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.1% | 4 |
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 | 3,040 | 2.0% |
| 30-60k | 159 | 6.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 690 | 2.9% |
| 2022 | 648 | 1.5% |
| 2023 | 638 | 2.8% |
| 2024 | 601 | 2.3% |
| 2025 | 632 | 1.7% |
What to check before buying a Ferrari 458
- Other defects (1.9% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
- 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.
- Tyres (0.7% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Ferrari 458?
97.7% of the 3,209 Ferrari 458 MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 2.3% fail rate, across model years 2010–2021.
What does the Ferrari 458 most often fail its MOT on?
Other defects, recorded in 1.9% of tests, then lighting & signalling (0.7%).
Methodology & source. Based on 3,209 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.