Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2019 Ferrari 488 Pista S A?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2019 Ferrari 488 Pista S A?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2019 Ferrari 488 Pista S A?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2019 Ferrari 488 Pista S A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 252 vehicles, the 2019 Ferrari 488 Pista S A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 97.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2019 Ferrari 488 Pista S A?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ferrari 488 Pista S A (2019)

252 real MOT outcomes analysed • 97.6% first-time pass rate

2019 Ferrari 488 Pista S A

CarHunch analysed 252 real MOT records for the 2019 Ferrari 488 Pista S A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2019 Ferrari 488 Pista is performing slightly above the UK average with an 84.4% first-time MOT pass rate, and reassuringly, no vehicles in this sample have ever recorded a dangerous defect. The petrol engine variant maintains a 84.2% pass rate, suggesting mechanical consistency across the cohort.

These 252 Ferraris are running at very low mileage for their age—just 2,941 miles median, 3,571 average—which explains the minimal failure and advisory rates (0.11 failures and 0.2 advisories per vehicle respectively). If you're considering one, low mileage is a strong positive, but you should still commission a pre-purchase inspection to verify service history and confirm the engine hasn't suffered from extended static periods.

We have limited data for the 2019 Ferrari 488 Pista S A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

97.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.11

Over 3.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 1k–5k

For context

These stats describe 252 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 252 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	247	97.7%	0.11

Colour Breakdown

Based on 597 Ferrari 488 Pista S A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 49.4%

295

Blue 12.4%

Grey 11.1%

Silver 8.2%

Yellow 6.4%

Black 5.5%

White 4.9%

Green 1.3%

Purple 0.8%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 Ferrari 488 Pista S A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

2,941

typical

1,384

low mileage

4,790

high mileage

Half of all 2019 Ferrari 488 Pista S A vehicles fall between 1,384 and 4,790 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 1,384 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 1,384–4,790 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2019 Ferrari 488 Pista S As sit.

⚠ Over 6,466 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2019 Ferrari 488 Pista S A — Still on the Road

Almost all 2019 Ferrari 488 Pista S As are still on the road.

Strong survival — 189 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.11

Avg failures per vehicle

0.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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