2012 Ferrari 458 4.5L Petrol · H19 LCT

The 2012 Ferrari 458 remains roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 25 February 2026 at 13,436 miles with only minor advisories. The maintenance trend is stable. Light oil misting on the offside front shock absorber and a non-functioning driver's washer nozzle were flagged, but neither constitutes a failure or serious defect. Prior testing on 30 April 2024 at 13,262 miles recorded the same light shock misting on both front corners, confirming a slow, non-progressive condition rather than escalating wear. At roughly 14 years old the car shows just 13,436 recorded miles, an average of about 960 miles per year. The MOT data reveals a two-year gap between the 2024 and 2026 tests during which only 174 miles were added. Such low annual use with long stationary periods suggests a garage-kept vehicle, though standing time can allow suspension seals to weep and brake components to seize if not exercised. The sparse, clean record shows no failures, structural corrosion, or emissions breaches across the supplied entries. A buyer should physically inspect both front shock absorbers for advancing oil leakage, as misting noted in 2024 now affects only the offside unit per the latest test. Verify the driver's washer jet operation and confirm the other nozzles deliver adequate coverage. Given the minimal mileage, examine brake discs and calipers for surface pitting or binding after storage, and check tyre sidewalls for age cracking despite low tread wear. The recurring shock misting warrants monitoring but does not yet require replacement.