2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Maserati Ghibli MOT pass rate and common faults

616 MOT tests in 2024. 81.3% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

116Well above average
Passed first time81.3%
Failed or needed repairs18.7%
Typical mileage at test69,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 616 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    46 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.6%
    32 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  4. Headlamp aim: too high1.6%
  5. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.5%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.5%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    12 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp: not working on main beam1.0%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.0%
    11 marked dangerous
  10. Stop lamp: not working1.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres12.5%
  2. Lights & electrics9.7%
  3. Brakes4.7%
  4. Steering1.6%
  5. Suspension1.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.9%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 Maserati Ghibli?

In 2024, 81.3% of 2014 Maserati Ghibli cars passed their MOT first time, across 616 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Maserati Ghibli?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2014 Maserati Ghibli reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 116, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).