2016 Ferrari 488 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,380 MOT tests analysed for the 2016 Ferrari 488, the most common recorded failure areas were other defects, tyres and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 97.0% was above the average for cars of a similar age (86.0%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other defects | 1.8% | 25 |
| 2 | Tyres | 1.2% | 16 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 0.8% | 11 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.5% | 7 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.1% | 2 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.1% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration plates | 30 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 7 |
| 3 | Washers | 4 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 4 |
| 5 | Rear fog lamp | 4 |
| 6 | Wipers | 4 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.5% | 62 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.7% | 24 |
| 3 | Other defects | 1.3% | 18 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.4% | 6 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 4 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.2% | 3 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,369 | 2.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 305 | 4.3% |
| 2022 | 285 | 2.5% |
| 2023 | 276 | 3.3% |
| 2024 | 255 | 2.8% |
| 2025 | 259 | 1.9% |
What to check before buying a 2016 488
Before buying a 2016 Ferrari 488, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Other defects accounted for 1.8% of tests for this year.
- Other defects (1.8% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
- Tyres (1.2% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (0.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2016 Ferrari 488s pass their MOT?
97.0% of the 1,380 2016 Ferrari 488 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 3.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Ferrari 488?
Other defects, recorded in 1.8% of tests, followed by tyres (1.2%).
Methodology & source. Based on 1,380 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.