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Maserati common problems and MOT failures

From 26,169 MOT tests in 2024, 11.6% of Maserati vehicles failed. Below are the most common reasons, ranked by how often they occur.

Top Maserati MOT failure reasons

#ProblemOccurrences
1tyre tread depth outside legal limits621
2tyre cords visible or damaged423
3tyre seriously damaged374
4the aim of a headlamp is not within limits the requirements244
5spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened203
6wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen181
7brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm174
8engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction135
9parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement129
10headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led127

What this means if you're buying a Maserati

The single most common MOT failure for Maserati is tyre tread depth outside legal limits, accounting for 24% of all failure items. A set of new tyres typically costs £200–£500 depending on size.

These figures are from real MOT inspections. They show what testers actually find wrong with Maserati vehicles. If you're viewing a used Maserati, it's worth checking these areas specifically.

Maserati models by MOT pass rate

Lowest pass rates first. These models have the most testable issues.

ModelTestsPass rate
Coupe85983%
3200Gt43183.5%
Spyder52785.4%
Grancabrio Auto31885.5%
Grancabrio Sport Auto23985.8%
Quattroporte2,82686.2%
Granturismo3,61587.2%
Gransport28687.8%
Ghibli8,42088.2%
Levante V6 Auto75388.3%
Grancabrio69489.5%
Levante S Auto38391.4%
Levante D V6 Auto3,34991.5%
Levante Gransport V6 Auto1,20892.3%
Levante Granlusso V6 Auto32693.9%

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