Ferrari 458 Spider

Registered from 2009 to 2019.

What fails its inspection

Great Britain's MOT record for the 2013 4.5 petrol. 8 of 253 tests failed, 3%.

Better than 99% of 2013 cars. The typical one fails 19%, across 828 models with enough tests behind them to say.

Number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off
A headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of LED or gas discharge systems (HID)
A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play
Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.

Tyres and wheels — 25% of its failures
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Steering — 13% of its failures
- A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play
Suspension — 13% of its failures
- A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
Lights and electrics — 25% of its failures
Plates and identity — 38% of its failures

Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.

A12/00470/22
The cap on the brake-fluid reservoir may not be able to provide proper ventilation enabling atmospheric pressure to be maintained within the reservoir itself. This may cause the vehicle to lose some or all of its braking capacity, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users