2011 Maserati Grancabrio — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2011 Maserati Grancabrio passed 86.9% of its 396 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (23.2% fail rate), the 2011 Grancabrio comes out 10.0pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 6.1% of tests against 3.0% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, wipers and coil spring — tread depth alone was recorded 9 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2011 Grancabrio fails 13.4% of the time in the 0-30k band and 13.3% at 60-90k, a spread of only 0.1 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 15.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 12.0% in 2021 to 8.1% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.1% | 24 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.0% | 12 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.8% | 11 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.5% | 10 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.3% | 9 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 3 |
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 | 9 |
| 2 | Wipers | 8 |
| 3 | Coil spring | 8 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 7 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 6 |
| 6 | Washers | 5 |
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 | 15.7% | 62 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.6% | 34 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.1% | 20 |
| 4 | Other defects | 2.3% | 9 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.8% | 7 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 1.3% | 5 |
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 | 179 | 13.4% |
| 30-60k | 185 | 13.0% |
| 60-90k | 30 | 13.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 83 | 12.0% |
| 2022 | 76 | 11.8% |
| 2023 | 78 | 14.1% |
| 2024 | 85 | 18.8% |
| 2025 | 74 | 8.1% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Grancabrio
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 6.1% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (6.1% 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 (3.0% 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 (2.8% 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 2011 Maserati Grancabrios pass their MOT?
86.9% of the 396 2011 Maserati Grancabrio MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Maserati Grancabrio?
Tyres, recorded in 6.1% of tests, followed by visibility (3.0%).
Does the 2011 Grancabrio get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.4% in the 0-30k band to 13.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 396 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.