2021 · 3 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2021 Maserati Ghibli MOT pass rate and common faults

178 MOT tests in 2024. 89.3% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time89.3%
Failed or needed repairs10.7%
Typical mileage at test21,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 178 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.5%
    11 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.9%
    10 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%
    2 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  5. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements1.1%
  6. Suspension arms - attachment bracket and mounting: attachment bracket/mounting insecure0.6%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.6%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    1 marked dangerous
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.6%
  10. Washers: not working0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres11.2%
  2. Number plates & VIN1.1%
  3. Suspension1.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt1.7%

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: tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. 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 2021 Maserati Ghibli?

In 2024, 89.3% of 2021 Maserati Ghibli cars passed their MOT first time, across 178 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Maserati Ghibli?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Maserati Ghibli reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).