Maserati Coupe MOT pass rate & common failures
The Maserati Coupe appears in 2,943 MOT tests spanning model years 1989–2020, and 84.6% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 27.5% of the time, so this is 12.1pp better than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (6.3%) and lighting & signalling (5.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, rbt (sp) and steering rack — headlamp aim alone was recorded 119 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 5.9% in the 0-30k band and 26.7% in the 120-150k band, a 20.8-point spread — more than double.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 19.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 14.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 16.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Coupe model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 369 | 82.4% | 17.6% | Brakes |
| 2003 | 695 | 81.9% | 18.1% | Brakes |
| 2004 | 894 | 85.8% | 14.2% | Brakes |
| 2005 | 579 | 85.3% | 14.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2006 | 263 | 89.3% | 10.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2007 | 57 | 91.2% | 8.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2008 | 33 | 72.7% | 27.3% | Brakes |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 6.3% | 184 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 5.5% | 161 |
| 3 | Suspension | 3.8% | 111 |
| 4 | Steering | 3.3% | 98 |
| 5 | Tyres | 2.6% | 78 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.0% | 59 |
| 7 | Visibility | 2.0% | 58 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.4% | 41 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 119 |
| 2 | Rbt (sp) | 103 |
| 3 | Steering rack | 100 |
| 4 | Rigid brake pipes | 68 |
| 5 | Wipers | 50 |
| 6 | Catalyst emissions | 48 |
| 7 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 37 |
| 8 | Coil spring | 36 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 19.2% | 564 |
| 2 | Suspension | 17.7% | 520 |
| 3 | Tyres | 13.6% | 399 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 6.5% | 192 |
| 5 | Steering | 4.4% | 130 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.4% | 129 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 239 | 5.9% |
| 30-60k | 1,344 | 13.6% |
| 60-90k | 1,157 | 18.8% |
| 90-120k | 173 | 17.3% |
| 120-150k | 30 | 26.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 633 | 14.2% |
| 2022 | 619 | 15.0% |
| 2023 | 577 | 13.0% |
| 2024 | 560 | 18.0% |
| 2025 | 554 | 16.8% |
What to check before buying a Maserati Coupe
- Brakes (6.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Lighting & signalling (5.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (3.8% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Maserati Coupe?
84.6% of the 2,943 Maserati Coupe MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 15.4% fail rate, across model years 1989–2020.
What does the Maserati Coupe most often fail its MOT on?
Brakes, recorded in 6.3% of tests, then lighting & signalling (5.5%).
How much does mileage affect Coupe MOT results?
Fail rates run at 5.9% for cars in the 0-30k band and 26.7% for 120-150k, a 20.8-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,943 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.