2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Maserati Levante D V6 Auto MOT pass rate and common faults

342 MOT tests in 2024. 84.8% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time84.8%
Failed or needed repairs15.2%
Typical mileage at test48,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 342 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.2%
    25 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    16 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    17 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.0%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.2%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.9%
  9. Washers: not working0.6%
  10. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm0.6%
    2 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.5%
  2. Brakes2.9%
  3. Lights & electrics2.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks2.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.3%
  6. Suspension1.2%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.6%
  8. Steering0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.9%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.0%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm4.1%

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 2018 Maserati Levante D V6 Auto?

In 2024, 84.8% of 2018 Maserati Levante D V6 Auto cars passed their MOT first time, across 342 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Maserati Levante D V6 Auto?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Maserati Levante D V6 Auto reliable at MOT time?

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