Ferrari 488 Pista S-A
From 1,397 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 the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off and emissions levels exceed default limits. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 4 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.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
| number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off | 3 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 3 |
| number plate showing an incorrect registration | 2 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 1 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 97.3% | number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 97.8% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, emissions levels exceed default limits |
Typical mileage
Half of all 488 Pista S-As tested had between 1,185 and 4,263 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
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 488 Pista S-A MOT pass rate?
The Ferrari 488 Pista S-A has a 97.6% MOT pass rate based on 1,397 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ferrari 488 Pista S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Ferrari 488 Pista S-A is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off.
What is the typical mileage of a Ferrari 488 Pista S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ferrari 488 Pista S-A is 2,766 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 1,185 and 4,263 miles.
Buying a used 488 Pista 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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