Maserati Coupe
From 859 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a tyre seriously damaged and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, caused 24 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 24 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 19 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 19 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 14 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 12 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 11 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 10 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 9 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 9 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 8 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 63% of Coupe failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 14.1% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £150.
Maserati Coupe on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 22 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 3 newly registered, a net loss of 19. At this rate, roughly 60.8 years until none remain. Now at 75.7% of its peak (964 in 2008 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 401 | 329 | +1 | -12 | -11 |
| 2025 Q2 | 410 | 331 | +0 | -0 | +3 |
| 2025 Q1 | 370 | 368 | +1 | -0 | +4 |
| 2024 Q4 | 361 | 373 | +1 | -10 | -9 |
| 2024 Q3 | 425 | 318 | +0 | -0 | +11 |
| 2024 Q2 | 445 | 287 | +0 | -0 | +13 |
| 2024 Q1 | 404 | 315 | +0 | -30 | -30 |
| 2023 Q4 | 391 | 358 | +0 | -0 | +2 |
3 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe Cambiocorsa | Petrol | 251 | 63% |
| Coupe Gt | Petrol | 75 | 19% |
| Coupe V8 Gransport S-A | Petrol | 73 | 18% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 90.2% | steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2004 | 83.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2003 | 78.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2002 | 77.8% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Coupes tested had between 46,370 and 72,397 miles on the clock.
At 59,523 median miles, the Coupe has 0.029 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Maserati models
Common questions
What is the Maserati Coupe MOT pass rate?
The Maserati Coupe has a 83% MOT pass rate based on 859 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Maserati Coupe?
The most common MOT failure on the Maserati Coupe is parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, which caused 24 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
How many Maserati Coupes are on UK roads?
There are 401 Maserati Coupes currently licensed on UK roads, with 329 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Maserati Coupe at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Maserati Coupe is 59,523 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 46,370 and 72,397 miles.
Buying a used Coupe?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 83% pass rate and an average repair bill of £150 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.