2014 Ferrari 458 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,333 MOT tests, the 2014 Ferrari 458 recorded a 98.0% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (18.2% fail rate), the 2014 458 comes out 16.2pp better. Failures cluster in other defects, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — other defects (1.7%) and lighting & signalling (0.8%) 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 24 times.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 3.2% in 2021 to 1.5% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other defects | 1.7% | 22 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 0.8% | 11 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.5% | 7 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 5 |
| 5 | Tyres | 0.3% | 4 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.1% | 2 |
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 | 24 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 10 |
| 3 | Washers | 7 |
| 4 | Catalyst emissions | 3 |
| 5 | Headlamp cleaning device | 2 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 2 |
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 | 6.1% | 81 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.9% | 25 |
| 3 | Other defects | 0.7% | 9 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.6% | 8 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.4% | 5 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.3% | 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 | 1,278 | 2.0% |
| 30-60k | 51 | 3.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 283 | 3.2% |
| 2022 | 269 | 1.1% |
| 2023 | 268 | 3.0% |
| 2024 | 244 | 1.2% |
| 2025 | 269 | 1.5% |
What to check before buying a 2014 458
On a 2014 458, other defects is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 1.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Other defects (1.7% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
- Lighting & signalling (0.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (0.5% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£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
How many 2014 Ferrari 458s pass their MOT?
98.0% of the 1,333 2014 Ferrari 458 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 2.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Ferrari 458?
Other defects, recorded in 1.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (0.8%).
Does the 2014 458 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 2.0% in the 0-30k band to 3.9% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,333 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.