2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Maserati Ghibli MOT pass rate and common faults

801 MOT tests in 2024. 82.3% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time82.3%
Failed or needed repairs17.7%
Typical mileage at test56,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 801 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.2%
    58 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.0%
    44 marked dangerous
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    19 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    13 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres10.7%
  2. Brakes4.0%
  3. Emissions & leaks3.6%
  4. Lights & electrics3.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.2%
  6. Suspension1.4%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.4%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn5.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.7%

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 2016 Maserati Ghibli?

In 2024, 82.3% of 2016 Maserati Ghibli cars passed their MOT first time, across 801 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Maserati Ghibli?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Maserati Ghibli reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).