Maserati reliability: MOT results 2024
Figures updated
Ranked 8 of 52 makes
10,344 Maserati cars aged 3 to 20 had an MOT in 2024, and 17.5% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Allowing for age and mileage, a Maserati is 24% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At their first MOT, 11.8% failed (UK 12.7%).
Maserati models ranked
| Model | Score | Fail rate | First MOT | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maserati Ghibli | 128 | 17.4% | – | 3,406 |
| Maserati Levante | 115 | 14.5% | 10.8% | 2,469 |
Maserati MOT failure rate by age
What Maserati cars fail on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 8.3% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Lights and electrics | 3.6% | ▼ 53% less often |
| Brakes | 3.6% | ▼ 28% less often |
| Visibility | 2.8% | ▼ 32% less often |
| Suspension | 2.5% | ▼ 58% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 1.5% | ▼ 28% less often |
| Steering | 0.6% | ▼ 50% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.4% | ▼ 24% less often |
| Body and structure | 0.4% | ▼ 80% less often |
| Wheels | 0.1% | ▼ 43% less often |
Most common Maserati MOT faults
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2% of tests
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed2.7% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9% of tests
- Coil spring: fractured or broken1.3% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3% of tests
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3% of tests
Frequently asked questions
›Are Maserati cars reliable?
By MOT results, Maserati ranks 8 of 52 makes in 2024, with a reliability score of 132 (100 is average for the same age and mileage). 17.5% of Maserati cars failed their MOT first time.
›What is the most reliable Maserati?
The Maserati Ghibli, with a score of 128. The lowest-scoring is the Levante (115).
›What do Maserati cars fail their MOT on?
Tyres: 8.3% of Maserati MOTs failed on it, 1.5 times the rate for similar cars. The single most common fault was “Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm”.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we calculate the league.