2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Maserati Ghibli MOT pass rate and common faults

739 MOT tests in 2024. 82.1% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time82.1%
Failed or needed repairs17.9%
Typical mileage at test61,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 739 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.7%
    64 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.4%
    27 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    30 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: too high2.2%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.9%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres10.0%
  2. Lights & electrics6.6%
  3. Brakes5.3%
  4. Suspension2.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  7. Body & chassis0.7%
  8. Steering0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.9%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.0%

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 2015 Maserati Ghibli?

In 2024, 82.1% of 2015 Maserati Ghibli cars passed their MOT first time, across 739 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Maserati Ghibli?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 Maserati Ghibli reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).