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Ferrari 488 reliability by build year

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We've only got 454 MOT tests for Ferrari 488 models built around 2018 (7 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

Not enough data

Ferrari 488 built around 2018: not enough MOT data yet

We've only seen a handful of Ferrari 488 models built around 2018 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.

Check a Ferrari 488 by number plate

Key figure

Check a car’s number plate to see its own MOT record, or come back when there’s more MOT history.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Ferrari 488's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Visibility

Worth checking

Inspect the visibility carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Registration Plates

Worth checking

Inspect the registration plates carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Windscreen

If you have time

Inspect for chips and cracks in the wiper sweep area (Zone A) — these will fail an MOT.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your 488's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

488 GTB/Spider/Pista

488 GTB/Spider/Pista (2015-2020)

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3.5% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Likely between 2.2% and 5.6%

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 454 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Ferrari 488.

See every build year for the Ferrari 488

By age

Ferrari 488 fail rate by age

This chart combines every Ferrari 488 ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
903.3%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
2683.4%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
3534.8%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
4543.5%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
3753.7%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
1674.8%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 6 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Ferrari 488 models

These issues come from 7-year-old Ferrari 488 models, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelNot enough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    2.6%
    Advisory: 30Fail: 2 (6% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    1.5%
    Advisory: 19Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Minor

    Wiper blade defective

    1.1%
    Advisory: 0Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Number plate loose, but not likely to fall off

    1.1%
    Advisory: 5Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Minor

    Window tint too dark, but the driver can still see clearly

    0.9%
    Advisory: 0Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)

Based on 454 MOT tests on 7-year-old Ferrari 488 models, every generation combined.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Ferrari 488.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

16 recalls in all

6 of the 16 Ferrari 488 recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 3 Critical
  • 3 more

Top concerns

  • Fire may occur
  • Manufacturing fault with fuel vapour separator
  • Airbag may not deploy correctly

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other coupes to compare

Other coupes to compare

  1. 1

    Audi TT

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    10.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.8%
    Dangerous
    4.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.5%

    No clear edge over the Ferrari 488 on these figures.

    6,783 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Volkswagen Scirocco

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    15.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.6%
    Dangerous
    6.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    94.4%

    No clear edge over the Ferrari 488 on these figures.

    3,040 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Porsche Cayman

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    5.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.3%
    Dangerous
    2.4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    93%

    No clear edge over the Ferrari 488 on these figures.

    1,235 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Audi A5

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    16.2%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    3.6%
    Dangerous
    5.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    87.6%

    No clear edge over the Ferrari 488 on these figures.

    15,811 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Ferrari 488 across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 454 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Ferrari 488 ever sold: 1,707 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 454 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.