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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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Data last updated: · Based on 5,963 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
93.4%
Typical Mileage
14,102mi
Annual Mileage
854mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
16yrs

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.

94.4%
2013
93.2%
2012
93.4%
2011
92.4%
2010

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.

registration plate missing 15
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 14
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 10
registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 9

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.

Low usage
362 mi/yr
Typical
854 mi/yr
Average
1,590 mi/yr
Heavy usage
1,834 mi/yr

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.

Average
12.2 years
Median
13.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
16 years

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.

Median
14,102 mi
75th Percentile
20,282 mi
95th Percentile
33,464 mi
Max Recorded
188,270 mi

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.

Best year
2013

94.4% MOT pass rate from 897 tests

Year to avoid
2010

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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Should you buy a used Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a?

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.

Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a reliable?
Based on 5,963 MOT tests, the Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a has a 93.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a?
The most common MOT failures are registration plate missing, registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced, and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a do per year?
The typical Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a does around 854 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a last?
Most Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a models stay on UK roads for around 16 years based on our analysis of 571 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a is 2013 with a 94.4% pass rate across 897 tests.