Ferrari 488 Pista MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 4 model years and 1,523 tests, the Ferrari 488 Pista passes its MOT 99.0% of the time. Against all cars of a similar age (9.8% fail rate), the 488 Pista comes out 8.8pp better. Its most common failure areas are other defects, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — other defects (2.9%) and tyres (0.5%) 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 catalyst emissions — registration plates alone was recorded 54 times.
How it compares
By model year
Every 488 Pista model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 44 | 100.0% | 0.0% | Other defects |
| 2019 | 783 | 99.2% | 0.8% | Other defects |
| 2020 | 673 | 98.7% | 1.3% | Other defects |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other defects | 2.9% | 45 |
| 2 | Tyres | 0.5% | 7 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 0.1% | 2 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.1% | 1 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.1% | 1 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 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 | 54 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 4 |
| 3 | Catalyst emissions | 3 |
| 4 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 3 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 1 |
| 6 | Shock absorbers | 1 |
| 7 | Washers | 1 |
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 | 2.0% | 31 |
| 2 | Other defects | 0.5% | 8 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.5% | 8 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.3% | 4 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.1% | 2 |
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 | 1,523 | 1.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 219 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 423 | 0.7% |
| 2024 | 435 | 1.1% |
| 2025 | 432 | 1.2% |
What to check before buying a Ferrari 488 Pista
- Other defects (2.9% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
- Tyres (0.5% 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 (0.1% 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 488 Pista?
99.0% of the 1,523 Ferrari 488 Pista MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 1.0% fail rate, across model years 2018–2021.
What does the Ferrari 488 Pista most often fail its MOT on?
Other defects, recorded in 2.9% of tests, then tyres (0.5%).
Methodology & source. Based on 1,523 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.