2006 Maserati Coupe — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 263 MOT tests, the 2006 Maserati Coupe recorded an 89.3% pass rate. That is 16.7 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 27.4%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (4.2%) and brakes (3.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, registration plates and steering rack — headlamp aim alone was recorded 5 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 4.3% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 19.1% once past 60-90k — 4.4× the risk.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 16.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 4.2% | 11 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.0% | 8 |
| 3 | Tyres | 2.3% | 6 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.9% | 5 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 4 |
| 6 | Other defects | 1.5% | 4 |
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 | 5 |
| 2 | Registration plates | 4 |
| 3 | Steering rack | 4 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 4 |
| 5 | Wipers | 3 |
| 6 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 3 |
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 | 16.4% | 43 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.4% | 30 |
| 3 | Tyres | 9.5% | 25 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.8% | 18 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 4.6% | 12 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.2% | 11 |
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 | 46 | 4.3% |
| 30-60k | 146 | 8.2% |
| 60-90k | 47 | 19.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 55 | 10.9% |
| 2022 | 58 | 10.3% |
| 2023 | 50 | 6.0% |
| 2024 | 49 | 14.3% |
| 2025 | 51 | 11.8% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Coupe
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 4.2% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (4.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (3.0% 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.
- Tyres (2.3% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
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 2006 Maserati Coupes pass their MOT?
89.3% of the 263 2006 Maserati Coupe MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Maserati Coupe?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 4.2% of tests, followed by brakes (3.0%).
Does the 2006 Coupe get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.3% in the 0-30k band to 19.1% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 263 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.