2015 Ferrari 458 4.5L Petrol · 17 OG

The 2015 Ferrari 458 presents a stable and consistently clean roadworthiness record. The most recent MOT, conducted on 26 May 2026 at 1,690 miles, passed with zero defects, continuing an unbroken chain of clean certificates stretching back to March 2021. This pattern indicates no recurring mechanical or structural faults have emerged over the last five years, and the maintenance trend is firmly stable rather than improving or worsening. For a mid-engined V8 supercar, the absence of advisories or failures across consecutive tests is a strong positive signal. The mileage profile is exceptionally low. Across the five recorded tests spanning from 8 March 2021 at 1,502 miles to 26 May 2026 at 1,690 miles, the car covered just 188 miles in over five years. That equates to roughly 154 miles per annum for an eleven-year-old vehicle. The increments between tests are minimal, with only 7 miles added between January 2023 and October 2024, and 11 miles between October 2024 and May 2026. Such sparse use raises its own considerations. Prolonged standing can cause flat-spotting on tyres, moisture ingress in the exhaust system, brake disc surface corrosion, and deterioration of rubber seals and bushes that rely on regular movement to maintain flexibility. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still commission an independent inspection focused on components that degrade through age and inactivity rather than mileage. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and damper seals should be checked for perishing or weeping. Brake calipers should be examined for binding, a common issue on low-mileage performance cars where discs and pads see insufficient heat cycling. The tyre date codes deserve close scrutiny, as rubber compounds degrade after six to ten years regardless of tread depth, and original-fit tyres on a 2015 car are almost certainly past their safe service life. The exhaust system, including catalytic converters and lambda sensors, should be assessed for internal condensation corrosion from short trips that never reach operating temperature. Structurally, the underside and subframe mounting points should be inspected for surface corrosion, particularly if the car has been stored in a damp environment or on a cold floor. The engine and gearbox should be checked for dry-seal shrinkage or minor fluid weeping that can occur when gaskets are left undisturbed for long periods. A clean MOT record confirms the car met minimum standards at each test, but the extreme low-mileage profile means age-related deterioration is the primary risk, not wear from use.