FERRARI 4882019 · 3.9L PETROL

This 2019 Ferrari 488 passed its most recent MOT on 8 April 2022 with no defects recorded. That test is now nearly four years old, which means the vehicle has not undergone a formal safety inspection since then. For a car of this age and value, the absence of a current MOT is a significant concern and should be your first red flag. The recorded mileage of 5,103 miles over approximately seven years works out to around 729 miles per year. This is exceptionally low and suggests the car has spent substantial periods either parked or in storage rather than in regular use. While low mileage can sound attractive, it often masks a different set of risks. Engines, fuel systems, cooling systems, and brake components can deteriorate during prolonged standing, particularly if the vehicle was not properly mothballed. Seals dry out, fuel degrades, coolant loses its protective properties, and brake fluid absorbs moisture. Tyres can develop flat spots and lose grip even if they show little tread wear. The 2022 MOT result tells us the car was mechanically sound at that point, but it provides no insight into what may have happened in the four years since.