2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Ferrari 488 MOT pass rate and common faults

360 MOT tests in 2024. 93.9% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

118Well above average
Passed first time93.9%
Failed or needed repairs6.1%
Typical mileage at test10,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 360 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plates: missing1.9%
  2. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    4 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.6%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    4 marked dangerous
  7. Registration plates: insecure0.3%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.3%
    1 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: not working0.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Number plates & VIN3.3%
  2. Tyres1.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.8%
  4. Lights & electrics0.8%
  5. Steering0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
  3. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre0.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened0.6%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: registration plates: missing. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2017 Ferrari 488?

In 2024, 93.9% of 2017 Ferrari 488 cars passed their MOT first time, across 360 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Ferrari 488?

The most common failure reasons were registration plates: missing; registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements; tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was number plates & vin.

Is the 2017 Ferrari 488 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 118, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).