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Ferrari F8 Spider S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ferrari F8 Spider S-a reliable? We analysed 688 real MOT tests across 349 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 688 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
94.3%
Typical Mileage
4,594mi
Annual Mileage
834mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ferrari F8 Spider S-a is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ferrari F8 Spider S-a.

Ferrari F8 Spider S-a Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ferrari F8 Spider S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ferrari F8 Spider S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Ferrari F8 Spider S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

96%
2022
92.8%
2021

Ferrari F8 Spider S-a Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Ferrari F8 Spider S-a fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2

Ferrari F8 Spider S-a Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Ferrari F8 Spider S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2

Ferrari F8 Spider S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ferrari F8 Spider 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
386 mi/yr
Typical
834 mi/yr
Average
1,637 mi/yr
Heavy usage
1,819 mi/yr

Ferrari F8 Spider S-a MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ferrari F8 Spider S-a year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 174 96.0% 2,457 3,910 6,434
2021 447 92.8% 2,743 4,693 8,382

How Long Does a Ferrari F8 Spider S-a Last?

Based on 349 Ferrari F8 Spider S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.3 years
Median
3.0 years

Ferrari F8 Spider S-a Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ferrari F8 Spider S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
4,594 mi
75th Percentile
8,042 mi
95th Percentile
16,661 mi
Max Recorded
46,154 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Ferrari F8 Spider S-a

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2022

96.0% MOT pass rate from 174 tests

Year to avoid
2021

92.8% MOT pass rate from 447 tests

The best year to buy a used Ferrari F8 Spider S-a is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 96.0% across 174 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 92.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Ferrari F8 Spider 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 F8 Spider S-a THIS CAR 94.3% 688 4,594 mi — 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
Kia Sportage 1 91.9% 1,113 54,910 mi — yrs

Compared to the Ferrari 360 (90.3% pass rate) and the Ferrari F430 (89.8% pass rate), the Ferrari F8 Spider S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ferrari F8 Spider S-a?

The Ferrari F8 Spider S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.3% across 688 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common failure point is track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt with 2 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ferrari F8 Spider S-a 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 F8 Spider S-a owner drives around 834 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.

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 F8 Spider S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ferrari F8 Spider S-a reliable?
Based on 688 MOT tests, the Ferrari F8 Spider S-a has a 94.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ferrari F8 Spider S-a?
The most common failure point is track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt.
How many miles does a Ferrari F8 Spider S-a do per year?
The typical Ferrari F8 Spider S-a does around 834 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ferrari F8 Spider S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ferrari F8 Spider 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 F8 Spider S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ferrari F8 Spider S-a is 2022 with a 96.0% pass rate across 174 tests.