Ferrari 458 (2014)
2014 Ferrari 458
CarHunch analysed 318 real MOT records for the 2014 Ferrari 458. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 Ferrari 458 is exceptionally reliable by any standard: a 95% first-time pass rate sits well above the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at just 2.2% of the cohort. This is a low-mileage population—averaging 10,055 miles across a decade-old car—which partly explains the stellar result, but it still tells you these are generally well-maintained machines.
The average of only 0.45 failures per vehicle and 1.5 advisories per test confirms that when these cars do come up for MOT, they're typically in good shape; the real question for a buyer isn't reliability but whether you can afford one that's been serviced to this standard. Check the service history rigorously and ensure any 458 you're considering has had the specialist Ferrari maintenance it demands, because these figures reflect cars that have clearly received it.
What to check before buying a 2014 Ferrari 458
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Ferrari 458 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2014 Ferrari 458 vehicles fall between 4,838 and 13,184 miles.
2014 Ferrari 458 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 255 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 92% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 Ferrari 458
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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19.2%
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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19.2%
Front Registration plate missing
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18%
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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10.3%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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10.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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8.6%
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements
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7.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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7.7%
Front registration plate missing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.
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