Ferrari 488
From 4,312 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older 488s fare better: 2019 models pass at 92.9% vs 96.8% for 2016.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off, a tyre seriously damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off, caused 14 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.
| number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off | 14 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 12 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 8 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 4 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 4 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| wiper blade defective | 3 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 3 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3 |
| headlamp aim unable to be tested | 2 |
Ferrari 488 on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 24 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 5 newly registered, a net loss of 19.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 1,366 | 327 | +1 | -16 | -15 |
| 2025 Q2 | 1,395 | 313 | +0 | -0 | +5 |
| 2025 Q1 | 1,285 | 418 | +1 | -0 | +17 |
| 2024 Q4 | 1,228 | 458 | +3 | -8 | -5 |
| 2024 Q3 | 1,352 | 339 | +0 | -5 | -5 |
| 2024 Q2 | 1,388 | 308 | +0 | -0 | +32 |
| 2024 Q1 | 1,317 | 347 | +0 | -33 | -33 |
| 2023 Q4 | 1,264 | 433 | +0 | -29 | -29 |
3 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 488 Spider S-A | Petrol | 589 | 43% |
| 488 Gtb S-A | Petrol | 458 | 34% |
| 488 Pista S-A | Petrol | 319 | 23% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 92.9% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer |
| 2018 | 97.4% | a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
| 2017 | 97% | a tyre seriously damaged, number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off |
| 2016 | 96.8% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off |
Typical mileage
Half of all 488s tested had between 6,342 and 13,780 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 12,196 median miles, the 488 has 0.026 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ferrari models
| Ferrari California | 95.8% |
| Ferrari F430 | 95.7% |
| Ferrari Portofino S-A | 95.6% |
| Ferrari F355 | 92.8% |
| Ferrari 360 | 94.1% |
Common questions
What is the Ferrari 488 MOT pass rate?
The Ferrari 488 has a 96.8% MOT pass rate based on 4,312 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ferrari 488?
The most common MOT failure on the Ferrari 488 is number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off, which caused 14 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
How many Ferrari 488s are on UK roads?
There are 1,366 Ferrari 488s currently licensed on UK roads, with 327 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Ferrari 488 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ferrari 488 is 12,196 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 6,342 and 13,780 miles.
Buying a used 488?
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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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.