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Ferrari 458 SPIDER - 2012

20.8 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2012 is 249.2 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Ferrari 458 SPIDER, model year 2012. Sample size: 120 cars, 265 tests and 55 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 120 cars

The Ferrari 458 Spider from 2012 has a significantly lower overall defect rate of 21 defects per 100 compared to the yearly average of 246 defects per 100, representing a 91.6% improvement. This model excels particularly in categories such as Brakes, Steering, and Lights & Electrics, with no defects recorded in Steering or Lights & Electrics, highlighting its reliability in these areas. Despite showing some mileage-related trends, like a higher defect rate in lower mileage brackets, the 458 Spider stands out as a high-performance vehicle with minimal issues overall. Tyre wear is not prominently featured, allowing the focus to remain on its strong performance in critical safety categories.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 120 cars

Categories

Brakes
▲ 94.2% better
6.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 103.8 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.2 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 84.4% better
3.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 19.2 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Wiper blade: defective
Lights & Electrics
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 61.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 87.4% better
30.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 244.4 / 100 tests
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Body/Structure
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.2 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 6.2 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 93.6% better
1.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 23.6 / 100 tests
  • Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 402 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 17
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 12
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 6
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 3
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 1

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 1