2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Maserati Granturismo MOT pass rate and common faults

150 MOT tests in 2024. 81.3% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

127Well above average
Passed first time81.3%
Failed or needed repairs18.7%
Typical mileage at test41,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 150 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.0%
    10 marked dangerous
  2. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.3%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.7%
  4. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault2.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    5 marked dangerous
  6. Brake performance not tested: unable to be tested1.3%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high1.3%
  10. Electronic parking brake: control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes12.0%
  2. Tyres7.3%
  3. Suspension4.7%
  4. Lights & electrics4.0%
  5. Seat belts & airbags2.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.0%
  8. Body & chassis0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible2.0%

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 2012 Maserati Granturismo?

In 2024, 81.3% of 2012 Maserati Granturismo cars passed their MOT first time, across 150 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Maserati Granturismo?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2012 Maserati Granturismo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 127, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).