2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Maserati Ghibli MOT pass rate and common faults

323 MOT tests in 2024. 82.0% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time82.0%
Failed or needed repairs18.0%
Typical mileage at test42,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 323 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.3%
    27 marked dangerous
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.5%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2%
    9 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.5%
  7. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements1.5%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    9 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    5 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres11.5%
  2. Emissions & leaks2.8%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.8%
  4. Number plates & VIN2.2%
  5. Brakes2.2%
  6. Lights & electrics1.9%
  7. Suspension1.5%
  8. Body & chassis0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.7%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2018 Maserati Ghibli?

In 2024, 82.0% of 2018 Maserati Ghibli cars passed their MOT first time, across 323 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Maserati Ghibli?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Maserati Ghibli reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).