Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a reliable? We analysed 5,963 real MOT tests across 571 vehicles to find out.
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The Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include registration plate missing, registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a.
Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 897 | 94.4% | 7,490 | 13,717 | 18,865 |
| 2012 | 2,365 | 93.2% | 8,440 | 13,414 | 19,668 |
| 2011 | 1,845 | 93.4% | 9,220 | 14,843 | 20,923 |
| 2010 | 786 | 92.4% | 8,683 | 14,957 | 22,085 |
How Long Does a Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a Last?
Based on 571 Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a vehicles on UK roads.
Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
94.4% MOT pass rate from 897 tests
92.4% MOT pass rate from 786 tests
The best year to buy a used Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a is 2013, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.4% across 897 tests. The 2010 model year has the lowest pass rate at 92.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a THIS CAR | 93.4% | 5,963 | 14,102 mi | 16 yrs |
| Ferrari 360 | 90.3% | 28,453 | 23,409 mi | 27 yrs |
| Ferrari F430 | 89.8% | 24,536 | 15,630 mi | 21 yrs |
| Ferrari F355 | 88.1% | 19,604 | 29,762 mi | 32 yrs |
| Land Rover Range Rover Evoque S D MHEV A | 90.4% | 2,560 | 31,756 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ferrari 360 (90.3% pass rate) and the Ferrari F430 (89.8% pass rate), the Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.4% across 5,963 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a are registration plate missing (15 recorded failures), registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (14), and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (13). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a owner drives around 854 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a models stay on UK roads for around 16 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.