2014 Maserati Ghibli — MOT failures & pass rate
3,577 MOT tests on the 2014 Maserati Ghibli are in this dataset, and 86.0% of them passed. Executive cars of a similar age fail 15.4% of the time, so this is 1.4pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (7.6%) and lighting & signalling (5.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, headlamp aim and brake pads — tread depth alone was recorded 182 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 9.5% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 17.8% once past 120-150k.
The petrol cars hold up better: 11.0% fail against 15.0% for diesel, a 4.0-point gap across 3,577 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 25.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 12.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 14.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.6% | 271 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 5.4% | 193 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.2% | 114 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.4% | 51 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.2% | 42 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 32 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 182 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 103 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 70 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 62 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 43 |
| 6 | Wipers | 40 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 25.0% | 894 |
| 2 | Brakes | 21.0% | 752 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.0% | 142 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.2% | 114 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.5% | 88 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 2.1% | 77 |
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 | 283 | 9.5% |
| 30-60k | 1,364 | 13.0% |
| 60-90k | 1,335 | 15.8% |
| 90-120k | 477 | 13.6% |
| 120-150k | 101 | 17.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 2,675 | 15.0% |
| Petrol | 902 | 11.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 758 | 12.9% |
| 2022 | 736 | 12.9% |
| 2023 | 729 | 14.4% |
| 2024 | 698 | 15.2% |
| 2025 | 656 | 14.6% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Ghibli
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 7.6% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (7.6% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (5.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (3.2% 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.
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 2014 Maserati Ghiblis pass their MOT?
86.0% of the 3,577 2014 Maserati Ghibli MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Maserati Ghibli?
Tyres, recorded in 7.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (5.4%).
Does the 2014 Ghibli get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.5% in the 0-30k band to 17.8% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,577 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.