2020 Maserati Ghibli — MOT failures & pass rate
275 MOT tests on the 2020 Maserati Ghibli are in this dataset, and 87.6% of them passed. Executive cars of a similar age fail 10.0% of the time, so this is 2.4pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 9.8% of all tests — 7.3 points clear of visibility, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, wipers and malfunction indicator lamp — tread depth alone was recorded 23 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 22.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 12.9% in 2023 to 9.3% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 9.8% | 27 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.5% | 7 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 4 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.1% | 3 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.4% | 1 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.4% | 1 |
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 | 23 |
| 2 | Wipers | 9 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 4 |
| 4 | Electronic stability control | 2 |
| 5 | Electronic parking brake | 2 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 1 |
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 | 22.6% | 62 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.3% | 20 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 1.8% | 5 |
| 4 | Other defects | 1.5% | 4 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.7% | 2 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.7% | 2 |
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 | 171 | 11.7% |
| 30-60k | 92 | 14.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 150 | 12.0% |
| Diesel | 125 | 12.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 93 | 12.9% |
| 2024 | 94 | 14.9% |
| 2025 | 86 | 9.3% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Ghibli
On a 2020 Ghibli, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 9.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (9.8% 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 (2.5% 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.
- Emissions & environmental (1.5% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
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 2020 Maserati Ghiblis pass their MOT?
87.6% of the 275 2020 Maserati Ghibli MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Maserati Ghibli?
Tyres, recorded in 9.8% of tests, followed by visibility (2.5%).
Does the 2020 Ghibli get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.7% in the 0-30k band to 14.1% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 275 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.