Ferrari 488 (2019)
2019 Ferrari 488
CarHunch analysed 118 real MOT records for the 2019 Ferrari 488. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2019 Ferrari 488 is exceptionally reliable at MOT time, with a first-time pass rate of 96.7%—well above the UK average of 80%—and only 3.4% of vehicles ever flagged with a dangerous defect, making it a safe bet from a mechanical standpoint. Petrol and diesel splits don't apply here, as all 488s run petrol, so the strong performance reflects the model's overall build quality.
These 118 cars average just 6,773 miles despite being five years old, indicating they're weekend toys rather than daily workhorses, which partly explains the pristine MOT record. When failures do occur, they're rare (0.17 per vehicle on average), though advisories at 0.4 per car suggest minor wear items warrant attention—so budget for scheduled maintenance and have any pre-purchase example inspected by a Ferrari specialist, not a general mechanic.
What to check before buying a 2019 Ferrari 488
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 2019 Ferrari 488 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 2019 Ferrari 488 vehicles fall between 3,672 and 9,345 miles.
2019 Ferrari 488 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 99 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 88% 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
Most Common MOT Issues — 2019 Ferrari 488
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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26.7%
Front Registration plate missing
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10.8%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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10%
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements
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9.2%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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8.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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8.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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5.8%
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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5%
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019. Counts include advisories and failures.
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