2012 Ferrari 458 Italia DCT S-A 4.5L Petrol · 121 MER
2012 Ferrari 458 Italia DCT S-A (4.5L, petrol). First registered 06 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 18,896 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FERRARI 458 ITALIA DCT S-A
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 18,896 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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121 MER Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 18,896 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
121 MER MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia Dct S-A (121 MER) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
121 MER Mileage History
- 21/02/202213,259 mi
- 01/03/202314,837 mi+1,578 mi
- 28/02/202416,717 mi+1,880 mi
- 27/02/202517,969 mi+1,252 mi
- 24/02/202618,896 mi+927 mi
Average of roughly 1,406 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Our Verdict
The Ferrari 458 Italia DCT with registra
Although the MOT history is clean, a Ferrari 458 Italia demands specialist scrutiny well beyond a standard pre-purchase inspection. Engage a Ferrari independent specialist or an authorised dealer to carry out a thorough mechanical check, including the DCT (dual-clutch transmission) for shudder or hydraulic issues, the clutch wear indicator, and any signs of carbon fibre damage or accident repairs. The extremely low annual mileage means the car may have been stored for extended periods, so check for dry seals, perished rubber components, and battery health, and verify that the car has been properly serviced at the correct intervals — ideally with main dealer or specialist history. Given the limited MOT record available, scrutinise the V5C for keeper changes and ask for any supporting invoices, warranty work, or recall completion records. The 4497cc naturally aspirated V8 is a highly-strung engine, and any irregular starting, smoke, or unusual noises should be treated as serious warning signs warranting immediate withdrawal or substantial price negotiation.
Running a Ferrari 458 Italia is expensive and not comparable with ordinary sports cars. Fuel economy typically ranges from 15-22 mpg depending on use, and routine specialist servicing can easily exceed £2,000-£3,500 per year, with major items such as cambelt replacement and clutch work running into five-figure sums. Road tax for a 4497cc petrol engine of this age sits in the higher bands, and insurance will be substantial given the car's value and performance, likely placing it in a high insurance group. Realistically, owners should budget around £5,000-£8,500 per year for fuel, tax, insurance, and routine maintenance, and set aside a further contingency for occasional major works.
The MOT history shows no recorded defects at any test, so there is no specific pattern of failure to investigate from that dataset. Nonetheless, a physical inspection should focus on the items that this model is known for: condition of the carbon ceramic brake discs (expensive to replace), clutch slip or judder, any warning lights on the dashboard, and signs of electrical gremlins. Inspect the underside and engine bay for any oil leaks from the V8, condition of the exhaust manifold studs (a known issue on the 458), and the operation of the retractable hardtop mechanism if fitted. Given the average MOT pass rate of 95.8% across 473 examples of this model, with windscreen washer issues the top failure reason, even minor items should be addressed promptly to maintain compliance.
This June 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia finished in red has covered just 18,896 miles across five consecutive MOT tests spanning 2022 to early 2026, all of which passed with no advisories or defects noted. The annual mileage of approximately 1,159 miles per year on average is broadly consistent with the 1,092-mile average observed across 473 examples of this model. Given the car's age, exotic status, and six-figure value, the clean MOT record is encouraging but represents only a small part of the overall condition picture.
Across 473 Ferrari 458 examples analysed, the model shows a 95.8% MOT pass rate, with windscreen washer issues the most common failure reason — suggesting the platform itself is generally robust in MOT terms.
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