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V444 SMM

2008 Ferrari F430

Red Petrol 4308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,694 mi
Last recorded19,694 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ferrari F43014,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV444 SMM
MakeFerrari
ModelF430
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,308cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 19,694 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 19,694 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 18,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 17,410 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 17,251 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 16,717 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 16,706 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 16,073 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 16,063 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2017 15,520 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 15,512 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 14,808 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 14,808 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2014 14,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front track rod end worn

Fail 15 May 2014 14,110 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front track rod end worn

Pass 13 Jun 2013 13,788 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2012 12,715 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 8,973 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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V444 SMM is a 2008 Ferrari F430 in Red with a 4,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V444 SMM, 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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V444 SMM is a 2008 Ferrari F430, first registered on 20 January 2008.

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