2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Maserati Ghibli MOT pass rate and common faults

498 MOT tests in 2024. 83.1% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time83.1%
Failed or needed repairs16.9%
Typical mileage at test49,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 498 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.8%
    59 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.4%
    27 marked dangerous
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.6%
    10 marked dangerous
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.4%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    10 marked dangerous
  7. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.8%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres10.6%
  2. Lights & electrics3.0%
  3. Emissions & leaks2.4%
  4. Brakes2.2%
  5. Suspension2.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.4%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.2%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.4%

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 2017 Maserati Ghibli?

In 2024, 83.1% of 2017 Maserati Ghibli cars passed their MOT first time, across 498 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 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 2017 Maserati Ghibli reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).