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Ferrari 488 MOT pass rate and common problems

97.6% of Ferrari 488s passed the 2024 MOT (based on 1,645 first tests): 95.6% at the first attempt and 2.0% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). Fewer than 1 in 10 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 76% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 24.5 (95% CI 19.6–30.6; 100 = normal).

Ferrari 488 at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate97.6%incl. 2.0% fixed at the test centre20241645
Passed at the first attempt95.6%all first tests20241645
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 19.6–30.6)24.5index100 = normal for its age · rank 22 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20241645
Biggest excess: Identification of the vehicle1.1per 1000.3 same-age2019–20247270
Dangerous defects0.7per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–20247270
Advisory items7.8per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–20247270
strip · Ferrari 488 · MOT Risk Index · 24.5 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Ferrari 488. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 22 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 15 and 35 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Ferrari 488 index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank22of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20241645
Best rank within its 95% interval15rankother models held where they are20241645
Worst rank within its 95% interval35rankother models held where they are20241645

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 21.3 to 24.5 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Ferrari 488 MOT, and how often?

Ferrari 488 MOTs fail most often on visibility: 2 per 100 tests, against 5.2 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 7,270).

bar · Ferrari 488 · Visibility · 2 vs 5.2 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ferrari 488: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Visibility2per 1005.22019–2024145
Identification of the vehicle1.1per 1000.32019–202483
Tyres1.1per 1006.82019–202481

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,270 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Ferrari 488 compare with cars of the same age?

At every age shown, the Ferrari 488 is at or below same-age cars of comparable models on tyres, brakes and suspension; for example suspension at age 3: 0 failures per 100 tests, against 0.6 (2019–2024, n = 1,908).

bullet · Ferrari 488 · Tyres, age 3 · 0.5 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 0.5 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 0.2 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 0.8 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 0.1 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 0.1 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 1.0 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 0.1 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ferrari 488: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 30.5per 1004.22019–20241908
Brakes, age 30.2per 1001.82019–20241908
Suspension, age 30per 1000.62019–20241908
Tyres, age 40.8per 1004.52019–20241749
Brakes, age 40.1per 1002.42019–20241749
Suspension, age 40.1per 1001.22019–20241749
Tyres, age 51.0per 1005.12019–20241454
Brakes, age 50.1per 1003.12019–20241454
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 50.2per 1002.22019–20241454
Tyres, age 60.8per 1005.52019–20241123
Brakes, age 60per 1003.82019–20241123
Suspension, age 60per 1003.72019–20241123

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,645 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Ferrari 488 got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Ferrari 488 MOTs flag tyres most: 6.1 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 7,270).

bar · Ferrari 488 · Tyres · 6.1 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ferrari 488: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres6.1per 10039.72019–2024440
Non-component advisories0.8per 1007.82019–202461

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,270 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Ferrari 488?

For Ferrari 488s aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is visibility: 1.3% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 3,469).

bar · Ferrari 488 · Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass · 0.7 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ferrari 488: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–2024954
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–2024954
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–2024954
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.3% next fail2019–20243469
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–20243469
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–20243469
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20243469
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20243469
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20243469
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 138 cars)4.3% next fail2019–2024138
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 138 cars)3.6% next fail2019–2024138
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 164 cars)3.7% next fail2019–2024164
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.6% next fail2019–2024573
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.8% next fail2019–2024573
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–2024573

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,645 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Ferrari 488 get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Ferrari 488 gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 0.7 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 2.9 major and 1.9 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Ferrari 488 · Dangerous defects · 0.7 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 0.7 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ferrari 488: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects0.7per 10011.22019–20247270

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,270 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Ferrari 488 still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Ferrari 488 go from 4.2% at age 4 (rough estimate: 239 tests, 95% interval 2.3–7.5%) to 4.7% at age 8 (rough estimate: 275 tests, 95% interval 2.8–7.9%), against 23.3% for all cars aged 8 (rough estimate: 275 tests, 95% interval 2.8–7.9%) (2024, n = 1,645).

line · Ferrari 488 · Age 4 (rough estimate: 239 tests, 95% interval 2.3–7.5%) · 4.2 vs 13.1 · 2024
Age 4 (rough estim: 4.2. Age 8 (rough estim: 4.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ferrari 488: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 4 (rough estimate: 239 tests, 95% interval 2.3–7.5%)4.2% failed first time13.12024239
Age 5 (rough estimate: 300 tests, 95% interval 3.0–8.1%)5% failed first time15.12024300
Age 6 (rough estimate: 410 tests, 95% interval 1.9–5.3%)3.2% failed first time17.52024410
Age 7 (rough estimate: 397 tests, 95% interval 3.7–8.3%)5.5% failed first time20.22024397
Age 8 (rough estimate: 275 tests, 95% interval 2.8–7.9%)4.7% failed first time23.32024275

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,645 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Ferrari 488 compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Ferrari 488s fail first time no more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 8, where they fail less often: 4.5% against 20.5% (2024, n = 286).

line · Ferrari 488 · Age 3 · 4.4 vs 10.8 · 2024
Age 3: 4.4. Age 8: 4.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ferrari 488: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 34.4% fail10.820241908
Age 44% fail12.320241749
Age 55.2% fail14.220241454
Age 63.5% fail16.120241123
Age 74.9% fail18.32024693
Age 84.5% fail20.52024286

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,645 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Ferrari 488 years should I avoid?

Ferrari 488 build years range from index 82.6 to 126.5 against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 1,645).

No Ferrari 488 build year stands out once age is allowed for; every year's interval includes normal.

bar · Ferrari 488 · Build year 2016 (rough estimate: 1,183 tests, 95% interval 95.3–157.8) · 126.5 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ferrari 488: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2016 (rough estimate: 1,183 tests, 95% interval 95.3–157.8)126.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241183
Build year 2017 (rough estimate: 1,866 tests, 95% interval 78.0–122.9)100.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241866
Build year 2018 (rough estimate: 1,750 tests, 95% interval 79.4–126.7)103index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241750
Build year 2019 (rough estimate: 937 tests, 95% interval 54.4–110.8)82.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024937
Build year 2020 (rough estimate: 459 tests, 95% interval 65.0–162.1)113.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024459

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,645 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Ferrari 488 more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 2 fail less often for their age than the Ferrari 488 and 6 as often or more. The Ferrari 488 has an MOT Risk Index of 24.5, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 1,645).

bar · Ferrari 488 · Ferrari 488 (this model) · 24.5 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ferrari 488: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Ferrari 488 (this model)24.5index100 = normal20241645
Bentley Bentayga25.3index24.520242747
Aston Martin DB1128.3index24.520242476
Aston Martin DB924.4index24.520244284
Aston Martin V821.2index24.520243545
Aston Martin Vantage25.3index24.520244890
Audi R830.8index24.520243866
Toyota Vellfire40.9index24.520242402
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
BMW M536.7index24.520243898

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,645 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Ferrari 488 normally do?

Ferrari 488: Age 4 median (rough estimate) is 2292 miles (2024).

line · Ferrari 488 · Age 4 median (rough estimate) · 2292 vs baseline · 2024
Age 4 median (roug: 2292. Age 8 P75 (rough e: 17563. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ferrari 488: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 4 median (rough estimate)2292miles2024239
Age 4 P25 (rough estimate)1032miles2024239
Age 4 P75 (rough estimate)4582miles2024239
Age 5 median (rough estimate)4020miles2024300
Age 5 P25 (rough estimate)2165miles2024300
Age 5 P75 (rough estimate)7449miles2024300
Age 6 median (rough estimate)7860miles2024410
Age 6 P25 (rough estimate)4489miles2024410
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6 P75 (rough estimate)11964miles2024410
Age 7 median (rough estimate)9766miles2024397
Age 7 P25 (rough estimate)6535miles2024397
Age 7 P75 (rough estimate)13236miles2024397
Age 8 median (rough estimate)12337miles2024275
Age 8 P25 (rough estimate)8235miles2024275
Age 8 P75 (rough estimate)17563miles2024275

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,645 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Ferrari 488 last?

0.0% of Ferrari 488s tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 0.0% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 0).

line · Ferrari 488 · 100,000 miles (rough estimate: 0 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.1%) · 0 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles (rou: 0. 200,000 miles (rou: 0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ferrari 488: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles (rough estimate: 0 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.1%)0% of tested cars20240
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 0 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.1%)0% of tested cars20240
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 0 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.1%)0% of tested cars20240

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,645 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Ferrari 488 driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Ferrari 488 index is 52.6, against 27.1 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 1,645).

slope · Ferrari 488 · Age and mileage adjusted index · 52.6 vs 27.1 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 27.1 vs 52.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ferrari 488: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index52.6index27.12019–20241645

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,645 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Ferrari 488 fuel fails its MOT less?

All Ferrari 488s tested were petrol: 4.4% failed first time (2024, n = 1,645).

bar · Ferrari 488 · Petrol · 4.4 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ferrari 488: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol4.4% fail first timeother fuels20241645

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,645 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Ferrari 488 fail its MOT most?

Ferrari 488 fails first-time MOTs most in Tonbridge (TN): 9.7% against 4.4% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 226).

First-time failure rates for the Ferrari 488 range from 0.8% to 8.9% by area, before allowing for age: a narrower spread than for the typical model.

bar · Ferrari 488 · Tonbridge (TN) (rough estimate: 226 tests, 95% interval 6.5–14.3%) · 9.7 vs 4.4 · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ferrari 488: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tonbridge (TN) (rough estimate: 226 tests, 95% interval 6.5–14.3%)9.7% fail first time4.42024226
Twickenham (TW)8.9% fail first time4.42024574
Swindon (SN) (rough estimate: 400 tests, 95% interval 6.4–11.9%)8.8% fail first time4.42024400
Stockport (SK) (rough estimate: 402 tests, 95% interval 0.1–1.8%)0.5% fail first time4.42024402
Exeter (EX) (rough estimate: 168 tests, 95% interval 0.1–3.3%)0.6% fail first time4.42024168
Southampton (SO)0.8% fail first time4.42024533
Newcastle (NE) (rough estimate: 118 tests, 95% interval 4.7–14.9%)8.5% fail first time4.42024118
Birmingham (B) (rough estimate: 478 tests, 95% interval 6.2–11.2%)8.4% fail first time4.42024478
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Colchester (CO) (rough estimate: 375 tests, 95% interval 4.8–10.0%)6.9% fail first time4.42024375
Leeds (LS)5.6% fail first time4.42024552
St Albans (AL) (rough estimate: 211 tests, 95% interval 2.6–8.5%)4.7% fail first time4.42024211
London SW (SW) (rough estimate: 213 tests, 95% interval 1.9–7.2%)3.8% fail first time4.42024213
London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 474 tests, 95% interval 2.1–5.4%)3.4% fail first time4.42024474
Nottingham (NG)2.8% fail first time4.42024781
Edinburgh (EH) (rough estimate: 199 tests, 95% interval 0.8–5.1%)2.0% fail first time4.42024199

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,645 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Ferrari 488 ULEZ compliant?

All Ferrari 488s tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Ferrari 488 · Likely compliant · 100 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ferrari 488: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant100% estimate20241645

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,645 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Ferrari 488?

Of Ferrari 488s with at least three MOTs, 93.5% had three in a row without an advisory, and 0.6% got the same advisory at three or more MOTs (2019–2024, n = 1,421).

bar · Ferrari 488 · Clean MOT streak · 93.5 vs observed chains · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ferrari 488: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Clean MOT streak93.5%observed chains2019–20241421
Repeat advisory0.6%observed chains2019–20241421
Decreasing odometer0.7% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20241718

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,645 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Ferrari 488 likely to last?

Ferrari 488s aged 5 are forecast to keep taking MOTs for at least 1.8 more years; the survival curve is observed only until age 7, so the true figure is likely higher.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Ferrari 488 · Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 7) · 1.8 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ferrari 488: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 7)1.8years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 1,645 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Ferrari 488s are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Ferrari 488s tested at ages 4 to 6, about 48 were tested at age 7 (2024, n = 693).

line · Ferrari 488 · Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) · 100 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 (at least as: 100. Age 8: 19.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ferrari 488: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241908
Age 4 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241749
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241454
Age 677.9% of age 4–6 baseline20241123
Age 748.1% of age 4–6 baseline2024693
Age 819.8% of age 4–6 baseline2024286

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,645 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Ferrari 488 fails, does it fail again?

6.6% of Ferrari 488s that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 4% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 137).

bullet · Ferrari 488 · Repeat after fail · 6.6 vs 4 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 6.6 vs 4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ferrari 488: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail6.6%42019–2024137

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,645 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Ferrari 488 faults come together?

On Ferrari 488s, identification of the vehicle and visibility failures were recorded together in 10 tests, too few to say whether that is more often than chance (2024).

Ferrari 488: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,645 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Ferrari 488 had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 16 safety recall campaigns matched to the Ferrari 488; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Ferrari 488: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched16campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register1645

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 1,645 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Ferrari 488 cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Ferrari 488s tested at age 5, about 5 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 8, about 5 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Ferrari 488: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 4 (rough estimate: 239 tests, 95% interval 2.3–7.5%)4.2% fail first time2024239
Age 5 (rough estimate: 300 tests, 95% interval 3.0–8.1%)5% fail first time2024300
Age 6 (rough estimate: 410 tests, 95% interval 1.9–5.3%)3.2% fail first time2024410
Age 7 (rough estimate: 397 tests, 95% interval 3.7–8.3%)5.5% fail first time2024397
Age 8 (rough estimate: 275 tests, 95% interval 2.8–7.9%)4.7% fail first time2024275

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,645 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What have dealers been told about the Ferrari 488? (US market)

NHTSA lists 54 US technical service bulletins for the Ferrari 488 (US market, Ferrari 488 GTB and its variants, model years 2016–2019 only); a count, not a UK failure rate.

bar · Ferrari 488 · US service bulletins · 54 vs NHTSA · NHTSA
NHTSA, US market, Ferrari 488 GTB and its variants, model years 2016–2019 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Ferrari 488: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
US service bulletins54bulletinsNHTSANHTSA1645
Year 20166bulletinsNHTSANHTSA1645
Year 20172bulletinsNHTSANHTSA1645
Year 20188bulletinsNHTSANHTSA1645
Year 201924bulletinsNHTSANHTSA1645
Year 202013bulletinsNHTSANHTSA1645
Year 20221bulletinsNHTSANHTSA1645

Source: NHTSA, US market, Ferrari 488 GTB and its variants, model years 2016–2019 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 1,645 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do owners complain about? (US market)

The most common US owner complaint about the Ferrari 488 to NHTSA concerns brakes: 5 complaints (US market, Ferrari 488 GTB and its variants, model years 2016–2019 only).

bar · Ferrari 488 · Brakes · 5 vs baseline · NHTSA + 2024
NHTSA, US market, Ferrari 488 GTB and its variants, model years 2016–2019 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Ferrari 488: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA + 2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes5complaintsNHTSA + 20245
Restraints3complaintsNHTSA + 20243
Visibility1complaintsNHTSA + 20241

Source: NHTSA, US market, Ferrari 488 GTB and its variants, model years 2016–2019 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA + 2024 · n = 1,645 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the month of a Ferrari 488 MOT matter?

Ferrari 488s fail first time most in March (7.0%, against 28.3% for all cars that month) and least in April (2.5%) (2024, n = 1,645).

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January: 4.1. December: 6.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ferrari 488: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January4.1% fail first time31.12024439
February3.6% fail first time30.02024578
March7.0% fail first time28.32024979
April2.5% fail first time29.82024736
May2.9% fail first time28.82024753
June3.7% fail first time28.12024721
July4.8% fail first time29.32024664
August4.3% fail first time29.22024515
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September4.3% fail first time28.22024578
October4.5% fail first time30.32024488
November4.9% fail first time30.62024432
December6.2% fail first time29.32024387

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,645 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Will my Ferrari 488's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

n < 500 in this group. 1,645 initial Ferrari 488 tests are in the published model cohort; this measure needs a qualifying group of at least 500 tests.

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,645 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Does the Ferrari 488 fail inspections in other countries too?

no match in the other-country inspection register. 1,645 initial Ferrari 488 tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 1,645 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 1,645 initial Ferrari 488 tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 1,645 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Ferrari 488 MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/ferrari-488/

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Ferrari 488 MOT: quick answers

What is the Ferrari 488 first-time MOT pass rate?

95.6% of first attempts passed in 2024 (1,645 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 1,645 primary tests: 4.44% failed first time and 97.6% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 24.5 is shown separately.