2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Maserati Ghibli MOT pass rate and common faults

210 MOT tests in 2024. 87.1% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time87.1%
Failed or needed repairs12.9%
Typical mileage at test35,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 210 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
    14 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    7 marked dangerous
  4. Washers: not working1.4%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low1.4%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
    3 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    1 marked dangerous
  9. Size/type: of different sizes are fitted on the same axle.0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.1%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  3. Lights & electrics3.8%
  4. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  5. Brakes1.4%
  6. Number plates & VIN1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.1%
  3. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.3%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.3%

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 2019 Maserati Ghibli?

In 2024, 87.1% of 2019 Maserati Ghibli cars passed their MOT first time, across 210 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Maserati Ghibli?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Maserati Ghibli reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).