Ferrari 488
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 5 model years from 4,498 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
99%
Total Tests
4,498
Highest Pass Rate
2018 (99%)
Years Covered
5
About the Ferrari 488
The Ferrari 488 was MOT tested 4,498 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 5 model years (2015 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 99%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2018 model has the highest pass rate at 99% from 1,512 tests. The 2016 model has the lowest at 98%. With just a 1 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The Ferrari 488 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2015) averages 15,774 miles, while the newest (2019) averages 8,797 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Ferrari 488 by Year
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Questions about the Ferrari 488
Is the Ferrari 488 reliable?
Across its 5 model years in our data (2015 to 2019), the Ferrari 488 averages a 99% MOT pass rate, from 4,498 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 17 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2018 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 99%.
Which year Ferrari 488 has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2018 Ferrari 488 has the highest MOT pass rate at 99%, while the 2016 model has the lowest at 98%, a 1 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Ferrari 488s more reliable?
The Ferrari 488 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
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