Ferrari 488 Spider
From 346 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 2 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.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 93.8% | a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all 488 Spiders tested had between 4,218 and 12,230 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 9,735 median miles, the 488 Spider has 0.08 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 488 Spider MOT pass rate?
The Ferrari 488 Spider has a 92.2% MOT pass rate based on 346 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ferrari 488 Spider?
The most common MOT failure on the Ferrari 488 Spider is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 2 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Ferrari 488 Spider at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ferrari 488 Spider is 9,735 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 4,218 and 12,230 miles.
Buying a used 488 Spider?
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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