2002 Maserati Coupe — MOT failures & pass rate
369 MOT tests on the 2002 Maserati Coupe are in this dataset, and 82.4% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 27.4% of the time, so this is 9.7pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: brakes, recorded in 10.0% of tests against 5.7% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), steering rack and rigid brake pipes — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 24 times.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 28.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 13.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 20.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 10.0% | 37 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 5.7% | 21 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.7% | 21 |
| 4 | Steering | 3.8% | 14 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.4% | 9 |
| 6 | Tyres | 1.9% | 7 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rbt (sp) | 24 |
| 2 | Steering rack | 15 |
| 3 | Rigid brake pipes | 13 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 11 |
| 5 | Wipers | 9 |
| 6 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 6 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 28.2% | 104 |
| 2 | Brakes | 21.4% | 79 |
| 3 | Tyres | 15.4% | 57 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 8.7% | 32 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 7.0% | 26 |
| 6 | Steering | 4.9% | 18 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 160 | 14.4% |
| 60-90k | 173 | 22.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 74 | 13.5% |
| 2022 | 77 | 19.5% |
| 2023 | 69 | 11.6% |
| 2024 | 76 | 22.4% |
| 2025 | 73 | 20.5% |
What to check before buying a 2002 Coupe
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 10.0% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (10.0% 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 (5.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (5.7% 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
How many 2002 Maserati Coupes pass their MOT?
82.4% of the 369 2002 Maserati Coupe MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 17.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2002 Maserati Coupe?
Brakes, recorded in 10.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (5.7%).
Does the 2002 Coupe get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.4% in the 30-60k band to 22.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 369 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.