2013 Maserati Grancabrio — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 364 MOT tests, the 2013 Maserati Grancabrio recorded an 86.3% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (20.2% fail rate), the 2013 Grancabrio comes out 6.5pp better. Failures cluster in brakes, suspension and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (5.2%) and suspension (3.6%) 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 rbt (sp) — coil spring alone was recorded 12 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 18.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 8.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 20.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 5.2% | 19 |
| 2 | Suspension | 3.6% | 13 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.3% | 12 |
| 4 | Tyres | 3.0% | 11 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.4% | 5 |
| 6 | Other defects | 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 | Coil spring | 12 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 10 |
| 3 | Rbt (sp) | 9 |
| 4 | Anti-lock braking system | 8 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 5 |
| 6 | Electronic stability control | 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 | 18.7% | 68 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.1% | 26 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 4.1% | 15 |
| 4 | Other defects | 3.9% | 14 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.9% | 7 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.1% | 4 |
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 | 205 | 9.8% |
| 30-60k | 144 | 18.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 72 | 8.3% |
| 2022 | 70 | 14.3% |
| 2023 | 66 | 6.1% |
| 2024 | 77 | 18.2% |
| 2025 | 79 | 20.3% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Grancabrio
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 5.2% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (5.2% 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 (3.6% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (3.3% 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 2013 Maserati Grancabrios pass their MOT?
86.3% of the 364 2013 Maserati Grancabrio MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Maserati Grancabrio?
Brakes, recorded in 5.2% of tests, followed by suspension (3.6%).
Does the 2013 Grancabrio get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.8% in the 0-30k band to 18.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 364 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.