2019 Maserati Ghibli — MOT failures & pass rate
976 MOT tests on the 2019 Maserati Ghibli are in this dataset, and 87.6% of them passed. Executive cars of a similar age fail 10.3% of the time, so this is 2.1pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 8.4% of all tests — 4.6 points clear of visibility, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, wipers and headlamp aim — tread depth alone was recorded 58 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2019 Ghibli fails 12.2% of the time in the 0-30k band and 13.9% at 60-90k, a spread of only 1.7 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 26.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 12.1% of tests failed in 2022 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 | 8.4% | 82 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.8% | 37 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 17 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 1.3% | 13 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.2% | 12 |
| 6 | Other defects | 1.0% | 10 |
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 | 58 |
| 2 | Wipers | 32 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 19 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 17 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 12 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 12 |
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 | 26.0% | 254 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.6% | 133 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.9% | 38 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.9% | 28 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.9% | 19 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 10 |
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 | 501 | 12.2% |
| 30-60k | 394 | 12.4% |
| 60-90k | 72 | 13.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 541 | 12.2% |
| Diesel | 433 | 12.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 257 | 12.1% |
| 2023 | 242 | 12.0% |
| 2024 | 223 | 10.3% |
| 2025 | 233 | 14.6% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Ghibli
On a 2019 Ghibli, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 8.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (8.4% 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.
- Visibility (3.8% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (1.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
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 2019 Maserati Ghiblis pass their MOT?
87.6% of the 976 2019 Maserati Ghibli MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Maserati Ghibli?
Tyres, recorded in 8.4% of tests, followed by visibility (3.8%).
Does the 2019 Ghibli get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.2% in the 0-30k band to 13.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 976 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.