2005 Ferrari F430 4.3L Petrol · NM55 KKH

This Ferrari F430 passed its most recent MOT in February 2026 with only minor electrical defects: a non-functioning offside rear registration plate lamp and a nearside rear position lamp with partial failure. These are lighting issues rather than safety-critical mechanical problems. The mileage record shows a striking pattern. The car was recorded at roughly 11,000 miles in late 2010 and remained at similar levels through 2013, accumulating only about 500 miles over nearly three years. Since then, it has jumped to 35,743 miles as of February 2026, meaning approximately 24,000 miles were added in the last thirteen years. This suggests the vehicle may have been stored or driven very sparingly for an extended period, then placed back into use more recently. Low mileage relative to age can be deceptive on a performance car like an F430. While it may indicate lighter use, it also often signals prolonged standing, which carries its own risks: fuel system degradation, brake fluid moisture absorption, battery discharge cycles, cooling system corrosion, and rubber component hardening in seals and gaskets. An engine run infrequently for long periods may have accumulated varnish in the fuel system and excessive condensation in the crankcase. The MOT history itself is almost entirely clean.