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

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?

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?

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 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 118 vehicles, the 2019 Ferrari 488 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2019 Ferrari 488?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2019 Ferrari 488 are: Front Registration plate missing (26.7% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (10.8% of vehicles), Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (10% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

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

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 (2019)

118 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.7% first-time pass rate

2019 Ferrari 488

CarHunch analysed 118 real MOT records for the 2019 Ferrari 488. 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 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.

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

First-time pass

96.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.17

Over 3.9 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–9k

For context

These stats describe 118 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 118 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 26.7%

Front Registration plate missing · Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements · Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements · …

Tyre wear 10.8%

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019.

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Based on MOT data from 118 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 Ferrari 488 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.

5,478

typical

3,672

low mileage

9,345

high mileage

Half of all 2019 Ferrari 488 vehicles fall between 3,672 and 9,345 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,672 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.

✓ 3,672–9,345 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2019 Ferrari 488s sit.

⚠ Over 12,615 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 — Still on the Road

Most 2019 Ferrari 488s are still being driven.

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

3.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.17

Avg failures per vehicle

0.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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