Maserati Common MOT Problems (2026)
Maserati models ranked by MOT fail rate, with typical issues to check for cars of each age and type. Based on 27,341 MOT tests (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).
Average Maserati MOT pass rate: 89%
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Maserati Models with the Most MOT Problems
Highest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021)
| # | Model | Fail Rate | Typical Issues (estimate) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maserati Quattroporte | 12% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 2 | Maserati Ghibli | 10% | Lighting defects, Suspension stress, Tyre wear | |
| 3 | Maserati Granturismo | 10% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 4 | Maserati Levante D V6 Auto | 8% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Turbo issues | |
| 5 | Maserati Levante Gransport V6 Auto | 7% | Lighting defects, Suspension stress, Tyre wear |
Most Reliable Maserati Models
Lowest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021). Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger.
| # | Model | Pass Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maserati Levante Gransport V6 Auto | 93% | |
| 2 | Maserati Levante D V6 Auto | 92% | |
| 3 | Maserati Ghibli | 90% | |
| 4 | Maserati Granturismo | 89% | |
| 5 | Maserati Quattroporte | 87% |
All Maserati Models by Fail Rate
Every Maserati model and year with 300+ MOT tests (cars registered up to 2021), sorted by fail rate (highest first). Fuel type is shown as a guide.
| Model | Year | Pass Rate | Fail Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quattroporte | 2007 | 82% | 17% | |
| Granturismo | 2008 | 85% | 14% | |
| Granturismo | 2011 | 85% | 14% | |
| Quattroporte | 2016 | 87% | 13% | |
| Granturismo | 2007 | 84% | 13% | |
| Quattroporte | 2014 | 87% | 13% | |
| Ghibli | 2016 | 89% | 11% | |
| Granturismo | 2012 | 88% | 11% | |
| Granturismo | 2010 | 88% | 11% | |
| Ghibli | 2015 | 89% | 10% | |
| Ghibli | 2017 | 90% | 10% | |
| Ghibli | 2018 | 90% | 10% | |
| Levante V6 Auto | 2019 | 89% | 10% | |
| Ghibli | 2014 | 90% | 9% | |
| Levante D V6 Auto | 2018 | 90% | 9% | |
| Granturismo | 2013 | 91% | 9% | |
| Granturismo | 2015 | 91% | 9% | |
| Granturismo | 2009 | 91% | 8% | |
| Granturismo | 2016 | 92% | 8% | |
| Levante D V6 Auto | 2019 | 91% | 8% | |
| Levante D V6 Auto | 2017 | 93% | 7% | |
| Quattroporte | 2015 | 93% | 7% | |
| Levante Gransport V6 Auto | 2020 | 93% | 6% | |
| Ghibli | 2019 | 94% | 6% | |
| Levante Gransport V6 Auto | 2021 | 93% | 6% | |
| Granturismo | 2018 | 94% | 6% | |
| Levante GT MHEV Auto | 2021 | 97% | 3% |
Maserati MOT FAQ
What are the most common MOT problems on Maserati cars?
The most common MOT problems on Maserati cars vary by model and age, but typically include lighting defects, suspension wear, brake wear and tyre condition, which are the most common reasons for failure across all makes in DVSA's published MOT statistics. Older Maserati diesels are more prone to exhaust and emissions failures. Of the Maserati models with at least 1,000 tests, the Maserati Quattroporte has the highest average fail rate at 12%.
Which Maserati model is the most reliable?
In our data, the Maserati Levante Gransport V6 Auto has the best MOT record of the Maserati models with at least 1,000 tests: 93% of its 1,258 MOT tests ended in a pass and 7% in a fail. Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare models of a similar age.
What is the average MOT pass rate for Maserati?
The average MOT pass rate for Maserati is 89%, based on 27,341 MOT tests across 22 models (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That means roughly 11% of MOT tests on Maserati cars ended in a fail.
Maserati Model Problem Guides
Typical issues to check, rough repair costs and year-by-year MOT pass rates for each Maserati model
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