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S 40

2012 Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a

Red Petrol 4497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

7,771 mi
Last recorded7,771 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a13,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS 40
MakeFerrari
Model458 Italia Dct S-a
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 7,771 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 7,643 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 7,643 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 7,528 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 7,489 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 7,283 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 6,994 miles

all tyres lightly cracked and starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 May 2019 6,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 6,457 miles

all tyres have slight perishing on edges and between treads

Pass 29 May 2017 5,969 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 4,948 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 4,179 miles

How Reliable is the Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a?

Based on 5,963 MOT tests across 571 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
854
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
571
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

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
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S 40 is a 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a in Red with a 4,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.2% with a typical mileage of 13,414 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a fails its MOT is registration plate missing, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S 40, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S 40 registered?

S 40 is a 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-a, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is S 40 safe to buy?

The MOT history for S 40 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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