Maserati Spyder
From 527 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 steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, caused 15 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 15 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 11 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 10 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 5 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 4 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 4 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 3 |
| indicator or hazard warning switch inoperative | 3 |
| wiper not operating or missing | 3 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 29.5% of Spyder failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £99.
Maserati Spyder on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 7 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 7. Now at 86.6% of its peak (343 in 2009 Q2).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 155 | 142 | +0 | -0 | +0 |
| 2025 Q2 | 163 | 134 | +0 | -0 | +2 |
| 2025 Q1 | 128 | 167 | +0 | -0 | +4 |
| 2024 Q4 | 121 | 170 | +0 | -7 | -7 |
| 2024 Q3 | 178 | 120 | +0 | -0 | +8 |
| 2024 Q2 | 181 | 109 | +0 | -0 | +4 |
| 2024 Q1 | 140 | 146 | +0 | -16 | -16 |
| 2023 Q4 | 141 | 161 | +0 | -1 | -1 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 77.9% | steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2002 | 78.7% | 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 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Spyders tested had between 21,193 and 50,327 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 35,242 median miles, the Spyder has 0.041 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Maserati models
Common questions
What is the Maserati Spyder MOT pass rate?
The Maserati Spyder has a 85.4% MOT pass rate based on 527 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Maserati Spyder?
The most common MOT failure on the Maserati Spyder is steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, which caused 15 failures. Other common issues include parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
How many Maserati Spyders are on UK roads?
There are 155 Maserati Spyders currently licensed on UK roads, with 142 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Maserati Spyder at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Maserati Spyder is 35,242 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,193 and 50,327 miles.
Buying a used Spyder?
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.
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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.