2015 Maserati Ghibli — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2015 Maserati Ghibli passed 86.3% of its 4,331 recorded MOT tests. Executive cars of a similar age fail at 14.0%, so the 2015 Ghibli sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 7.5% of all tests — 3.4 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, brake pads and headlamp aim — tread depth alone was recorded 284 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 11.6% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 22.4% once past 120-150k.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 13.3% of the time against 13.9% for diesel.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 23.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 12.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 15.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.5% | 323 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.0% | 175 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.8% | 123 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.8% | 78 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.6% | 69 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 40 |
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 | 284 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 105 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 90 |
| 4 | Wipers | 69 |
| 5 | Coil spring | 53 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 52 |
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 | 23.9% | 1,035 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.9% | 861 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.0% | 217 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.8% | 122 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.7% | 117 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.9% | 84 |
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 | 491 | 11.6% |
| 30-60k | 2,063 | 12.9% |
| 60-90k | 1,322 | 15.0% |
| 90-120k | 358 | 14.2% |
| 120-150k | 76 | 22.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 3,114 | 13.9% |
| Petrol | 1,217 | 13.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 898 | 12.4% |
| 2022 | 891 | 12.8% |
| 2023 | 889 | 14.4% |
| 2024 | 831 | 13.6% |
| 2025 | 822 | 15.6% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Ghibli
On a 2015 Ghibli, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 7.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (7.5% 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 (4.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (2.8% 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 2015 Maserati Ghiblis pass their MOT?
86.3% of the 4,331 2015 Maserati Ghibli MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Maserati Ghibli?
Tyres, recorded in 7.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.0%).
Does the 2015 Ghibli get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.6% in the 0-30k band to 22.4% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,331 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.