At a Glance
Maserati has 19 identified common problems across 21 models, with the Quattroporte being the most affected model and tyres & wheels the most common problem category. Based on 115K MOT tests from DVSA data.
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Below: per-model breakdowns of Maserati common problems, MOT failure rates by category, pass-rate data, and repair patterns drawn from 115K DVSA MOT tests across 20 years. Click any model to see generation-specific issues, mileage-banded fault patterns, and the most common MOT failures recorded by UK testers.
MOT Tests & Failures by Model
Top Maserati models by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Maserati Common Problems by Model
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Showing top 9 by MOT test volume — search to find any of 21 Maserati models.
Granturismo
Most common: Tyres & Wheels
Ghibli
Most common: Tyres & Wheels
Quattroporte
Most common: Tyres & Wheels
Coupe
Most common: Brakes
3200gt
Most common: Brakes
Levante
Most common: Tyres & Wheels
Spyder
Most common: Brakes
Grancabrio
Most common: Tyres & Wheels
Gransport
Most common: Tyres & Wheels
Most Common Maserati MOT Failures
Every reason Maserati vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 15.54% |
| 2 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 8.43% |
| 3 | Tyre condition | 6.31% |
| 4 | Brake performance below minimum | 5.00% |
| 5 | Windscreen washer not working | 4.19% |
| 6 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 4.11% |
| 7 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 3.16% |
| 8 | Brake pads or linings worn | 3.03% |
| 9 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 2.89% |
| 10 | Headlamp aim defect | 2.53% |
| 11 | Number plate lamp not working | 2.45% |
| 12 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 2.43% |
| 13 | Track rod end worn | 2.24% |
| 14 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 2.13% |
| 15 | Brake disc or drum worn | 2.12% |
| 16 | Exhaust system fault | 2.02% |
| 17 | Stop lamp not working | 1.84% |
| 18 | Indicator fault | 1.82% |
| 19 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 1.81% |
| 20 | Headlamp fault | 1.72% |
| 21 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 1.66% |
| 22 | Position lamp not working | 1.53% |
| 23 | Front lamp not working | 1.35% |
| 24 | Steering rack fault | 1.15% |
| 25 | Parking brake condition | 0.97% |
| 26 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 0.93% |
| 27 | Airbag warning light on | 0.92% |
| 28 | ABS fault | 0.88% |
| 29 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 0.73% |
| 30 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.67% |
| 31 | Tyre pressure monitoring system fault | 0.66% |
| 32 | Suspension mounting corroded | 0.65% |
| 33 | Fog lamp not working | 0.64% |
| 34 | Ball joint dust cover split | 0.62% |
| 35 | Horn not working | 0.59% |
| 36 | Electrical switch fault | 0.56% |
| 37 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.51% |
| 38 | Rear lamp not working | 0.50% |
| 39 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | 0.46% |
| 40 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.43% |
| 41 | Electronic parking brake fault | 0.41% |
| 42 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.38% |
| 43 | Brake lever fault | 0.32% |
| 44 | Seat belt condition | 0.30% |
| 45 | Chassis condition | 0.29% |
| 46 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.26% |
| 47 | Headlamp washer not working | 0.23% |
| 48 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.21% |
| 49 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.21% |
| 50 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.20% |
| 51 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.19% |
| 52 | Brake pedal fault | 0.19% |
| 53 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.17% |
| 54 | Driver seat fault | 0.16% |
| 55 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.15% |
| 56 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.15% |
| 57 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.14% |
| 58 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.14% |
| 59 | Steering arm worn | 0.14% |
| 60 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.13% |
| 61 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.13% |
| 62 | Brake fluid leak | 0.13% |
| 63 | Steering column fault | 0.13% |
| 64 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.13% |
| 65 | Front suspension fault | 0.13% |
| 66 | Steering operation fault | 0.12% |
| 67 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.12% |
| 68 | Brake caliper fault | 0.11% |
| 69 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.11% |
| 70 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.10% |
| 71 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.10% |
| 72 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | 0.09% |
| 73 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.09% |
| 74 | Drag link end worn | 0.08% |
| 75 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.08% |
| 76 | Driver airbag fault | 0.08% |
| 77 | Power steering ram fault | 0.08% |
| 78 | Steering free play excessive | 0.08% |
| 79 | Front passenger door fault | 0.07% |
| 80 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.07% |
| 81 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.07% |
| 82 | Driver door fault | 0.07% |
| 83 | Reversing lamp not working | 0.07% |
| 84 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.06% |
| 85 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.06% |
| 86 | Rear suspension fault | 0.05% |
| 87 | Driveshaft fault | 0.05% |
| 88 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.05% |
| 89 | Engine oil leak | 0.04% |
| 90 | Passenger seat fault | 0.04% |
| 91 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.04% |
| 92 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.04% |
| 93 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.04% |
| 94 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.04% |
| 95 | Steering lock fault | 0.04% |
| 96 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | 0.03% |
| 97 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.03% |
| 98 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.03% |
| 99 | Electronic braking system fault | 0.03% |
| 100 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.03% |
| 101 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | 0.03% |
| 102 | Steering coupling worn | 0.03% |
| 103 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.02% |
| 104 | Dip switch fault | 0.02% |
| 105 | Additional braking device fault | 0.02% |
| 106 | Load sensing valve fault | 0.02% |
| 107 | Main beam warning light fault | 0.02% |
| 108 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | 0.02% |
| 109 | Speedometer fault | 0.02% |
| 110 | Transmission oil leak | 0.02% |
| 111 | Undertray damaged or missing | 0.02% |
| 112 | Body strengthening plate corroded | 0.02% |
| 113 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | 0.02% |
| 114 | Brake servo fault | 0.02% |
| 115 | Handbrake fails on gradient | 0.02% |
| 116 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | 0.02% |
| 117 | Hydraulic fluid leak | 0.01% |
| 118 | Indicator warning light fault | 0.01% |
| 119 | Outline marker lamp not working | 0.01% |
| 120 | Passenger airbag fault | 0.01% |
| 121 | Power steering pump fault | 0.01% |
| 122 | Steering box fault | 0.01% |
| 123 | Steering shaft fault | 0.01% |
| 124 | Window damaged or won't operate | 0.01% |
| 125 | Body security fault | <0.01% |
| 126 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | <0.01% |
| 127 | Exhaust leak | <0.01% |
| 128 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 129 | Suspension unit fault | <0.01% |
| 130 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 131 | Electric power steering fault | <0.01% |
| 132 | Engine mounting worn or broken | <0.01% |
| 133 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | <0.01% |
| 134 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 135 | Steering damper fault | <0.01% |
| 136 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 137 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 138 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 139 | Air suspension levelling valve fault | <0.01% |
| 140 | Brake clevis joint worn | <0.01% |
| 141 | Brake linkage mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 142 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 143 | Brake pedal linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 144 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 145 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 146 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 147 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 148 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | <0.01% |
| 149 | Loading door damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 150 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 151 | Propshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 152 | Spare wheel fault | <0.01% |
| 153 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 154 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 155 | Universal joint worn | <0.01% |
| 156 | King pin or swivel pin worn | <0.01% |
Showing all 156 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Maserati MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for Maserati, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Maserati problems?
Based on analysis of 115K Maserati MOT tests from DVSA data, Maserati has 19 identified common problems across 21 models. The Maserati Quattroporte has the most recorded problems. Tyres & Wheels issues are the most common category.
Which Maserati model has the most problems?
By total identified common problems, the Maserati Quattroporte has the highest count with 6 problems. This is partly because it is one of the more popular Maserati models on UK roads. See the models grid for a full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Maserati?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Maserati owners spot problems early. We review all submissions before they are published.
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