2012 Maserati Grancabrio — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2012 Maserati Grancabrio passed 88.0% of its 349 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (21.7% fail rate), the 2012 Grancabrio comes out 9.7pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (6.6%) and suspension (4.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, headlamp aim and tread depth — coil spring alone was recorded 12 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 18.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 5.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 14.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.6% | 23 |
| 2 | Suspension | 4.0% | 14 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.9% | 10 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 6 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.4% | 5 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.3% | 1 |
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 | 12 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 8 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 7 |
| 4 | Wipers | 5 |
| 5 | Rbt (sp) | 4 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 4 |
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 | 18.6% | 65 |
| 2 | Suspension | 5.4% | 19 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.4% | 19 |
| 4 | Other defects | 2.6% | 9 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.0% | 7 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 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 | 158 | 10.1% |
| 30-60k | 170 | 11.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 69 | 5.8% |
| 2022 | 70 | 12.9% |
| 2023 | 72 | 11.1% |
| 2024 | 67 | 16.4% |
| 2025 | 71 | 14.1% |
What to check before buying a 2012 Grancabrio
On a 2012 Grancabrio, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (6.6% 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.
- Suspension (4.0% 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.
- Brakes (2.9% 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 2012 Maserati Grancabrios pass their MOT?
88.0% of the 349 2012 Maserati Grancabrio MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2012 Maserati Grancabrio?
Tyres, recorded in 6.6% of tests, followed by suspension (4.0%).
Does the 2012 Grancabrio get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.1% in the 0-30k band to 11.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 349 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.