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5 SWS

2008 Ferrari F430

Red Petrol 4308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

12,482 mi
Last recorded12,482 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ferrari F43014,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 SWS
MakeFerrari
ModelF430
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,308cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 12,482 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays installed, unable to inspect certain items

Pass 16 Jan 2025 12,026 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items.

Pass 14 Mar 2024 11,452 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 11,125 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 11,049 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 10,998 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 May 2020 10,836 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 9,969 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 9,834 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 9,772 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 9,697 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 9,636 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 9,556 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 9,460 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 8,757 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 8,757 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 6,841 miles

How Reliable is the Ferrari F430?

Based on 24,536 MOT tests across 1,983 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
711
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,983
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 305
position lamp(s) not working 178
Headlamp aim too high 134
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 116
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 100
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5 SWS is a 2008 Ferrari F430 in Red with a 4,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Ferrari F430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 14,110 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ferrari F430 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 305 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5 SWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari F430 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Ferrari F430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 5 SWS registered?

5 SWS is a 2008 Ferrari F430, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is 5 SWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 SWS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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