Ferrari 488 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ferrari 488 reliable? We analysed 8,193 real MOT tests across 1,417 vehicles to find out.
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The Ferrari 488 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ferrari 488.
Ferrari 488 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ferrari 488. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ferrari 488 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ferrari 488 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ferrari 488 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Ferrari 488 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Ferrari 488 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ferrari 488 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ferrari 488 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ferrari 488 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 558 | 96.2% | 3,465 | 6,248 | 9,704 |
| 2018 | 2,264 | 96.1% | 3,958 | 6,872 | 11,100 |
| 2017 | 2,858 | 95.9% | 4,772 | 7,585 | 11,309 |
| 2016 | 2,243 | 95.9% | 5,730 | 9,170 | 13,805 |
| 2015 | 118 | 95.8% | 8,815 | 11,848 | 16,415 |
How Long Does a Ferrari 488 Last?
Based on 1,417 Ferrari 488 vehicles on UK roads.
Ferrari 488 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ferrari 488 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 488
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
96.2% MOT pass rate from 558 tests
95.8% MOT pass rate from 118 tests
The best year to buy a used Ferrari 488 is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 96.2% across 558 tests. The 2015 model year has the lowest pass rate at 95.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ferrari 488 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari 488 THIS CAR | 95.9% | 8,193 | 7,920 mi | 10 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 |
| Ford Fiesta Style TDCI | 79.4% | 3,227 | 104,890 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ferrari 360 (90.3% pass rate) and the Ferrari F430 (89.8% pass rate), the Ferrari 488 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Ferrari 488Should you buy a used Ferrari 488?
The Ferrari 488 has an overall MOT pass rate of 95.9% across 8,193 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ferrari 488 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Ferrari 488 owner drives around 1,001 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 488 models stay on UK roads for around 10 years. If you're buying one that's already well within 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.