Ferrari F430 (2008)
2008 Ferrari F430
CarHunch analysed 378 real MOT records for the 2008 Ferrari F430. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2008 Ferrari F430 passes its MOT first time at 89.5%, well above the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at 7.1%—so these cars are holding up remarkably well mechanically. The real surprise is the mileage: at just 14,000 miles median and 16,000 average, these are genuinely low-use cars, which explains both the strong pass rate and the modest 1.26 failures per vehicle.
With 5.8 advisories per car, minor wear items are piling up despite low mileage—typical for high-performance machinery that sits idle between outings. If you're buying one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection by a Ferrari specialist; the numbers say it'll probably pass MOT, but advisories suggest preventative maintenance is where your money will really go.
What to check before buying a 2008 Ferrari F430
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 2008 Ferrari F430 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 2008 Ferrari F430 vehicles fall between 9,441 and 20,850 miles.
2008 Ferrari F430 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 257 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 89% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2008 Ferrari F430
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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37.7%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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22.6%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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22.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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17.7%
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint
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16.7%
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint
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16.6%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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15.8%
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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15.2%
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2008. Counts include advisories and failures.
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