Maserati Grancabrio MOT pass rate & common failures
The Maserati Grancabrio appears in 2,937 MOT tests spanning model years 2010–2020, and 87.5% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (18.4% fail rate), the Grancabrio comes out 5.9pp better. Its most common failure areas are tyres, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.8%) and brakes (3.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, tread depth and headlamp aim — coil spring alone was recorded 76 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 10.5% in the 0-30k band and 22.4% in the 60-90k band, a 11.9-point spread — more than double.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 17.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 9.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 13.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Grancabrio model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 390 | 85.9% | 14.1% | Tyres |
| 2011 | 396 | 86.9% | 13.1% | Tyres |
| 2012 | 349 | 88.0% | 12.0% | Tyres |
| 2013 | 364 | 86.3% | 13.7% | Brakes |
| 2014 | 238 | 89.5% | 10.5% | Tyres |
| 2015 | 317 | 86.8% | 13.3% | Tyres |
| 2016 | 297 | 86.5% | 13.5% | Tyres |
| 2017 | 188 | 88.3% | 11.7% | Tyres |
| 2018 | 246 | 90.2% | 9.8% | Tyres |
| 2019 | 106 | 93.4% | 6.6% | Tyres |
| 2020 | 46 | 82.6% | 17.4% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.8% | 170 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.5% | 102 |
| 3 | Suspension | 2.8% | 83 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.4% | 70 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.3% | 68 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.9% | 28 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 11 |
| 8 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring | 76 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 68 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 57 |
| 4 | Wipers | 54 |
| 5 | Rbt (sp) | 46 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 44 |
| 7 | Anti-lock braking system | 30 |
| 8 | Washers | 28 |
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 | 17.9% | 525 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.0% | 175 |
| 3 | Suspension | 3.8% | 112 |
| 4 | Other defects | 2.6% | 77 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.6% | 47 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 41 |
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 | 1,863 | 10.5% |
| 30-60k | 962 | 15.2% |
| 60-90k | 107 | 22.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 566 | 9.9% |
| 2022 | 569 | 11.6% |
| 2023 | 595 | 11.6% |
| 2024 | 610 | 15.4% |
| 2025 | 597 | 13.7% |
What to check before buying a Maserati Grancabrio
- Tyres (5.8% 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.
- Brakes (3.5% 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.
- Suspension (2.8% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Maserati Grancabrio?
87.5% of the 2,937 Maserati Grancabrio MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 12.5% fail rate, across model years 2010–2020.
What does the Maserati Grancabrio most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 5.8% of tests, then brakes (3.5%).
How much does mileage affect Grancabrio MOT results?
Fail rates run at 10.5% for cars in the 0-30k band and 22.4% for 60-90k, a 11.9-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,937 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.