Ferrari 458 Spider Dct S-A
From 705 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged and lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 6 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 6 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 4 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 2 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 2 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 1 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 96.6% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
| 2012 | 93.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all 458 Spider Dct S-As tested had between 13,274 and 23,244 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 16,889 median miles, the 458 Spider Dct S-A has 0.024 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ferrari models
| Ferrari 488 | 96.8% |
| Ferrari California | 95.8% |
| Ferrari F430 | 95.7% |
| Ferrari Portofino S-A | 95.6% |
| Ferrari F355 | 92.8% |
Common questions
What is the Ferrari 458 Spider Dct S-A MOT pass rate?
The Ferrari 458 Spider Dct S-A has a 95.9% MOT pass rate based on 705 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ferrari 458 Spider Dct S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Ferrari 458 Spider Dct S-A is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Ferrari 458 Spider Dct S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ferrari 458 Spider Dct S-A is 16,889 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,274 and 23,244 miles.
Buying a used 458 Spider Dct S-A?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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