2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Maserati Levante D V6 Auto MOT pass rate and common faults

576 MOT tests in 2024. 84.5% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time84.5%
Failed or needed repairs15.4%
Typical mileage at test55,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 576 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.3%
    29 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    34 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    15 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.2%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.9%
  9. Headlamp: not working on main beam0.7%
  10. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm0.7%
    9 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres11.1%
  2. Lights & electrics3.1%
  3. Brakes2.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  6. Suspension1.0%
  7. Steering1.0%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.8%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.2%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)3.8%

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 ply or cords exposed. 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 Levante D V6 Auto?

In 2024, 84.5% of 2017 Maserati Levante D V6 Auto cars passed their MOT first time, across 576 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Maserati Levante D V6 Auto?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Maserati Levante D V6 Auto reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).