2016 Maserati Grancabrio — MOT failures & pass rate
297 MOT tests on the 2016 Maserati Grancabrio are in this dataset, and 86.5% of them passed. That is 1.1 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 14.6%. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (6.1%) and brakes (5.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are registration plates, headlamp aim and coil spring — registration plates alone was recorded 10 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 19.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 11.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 14.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.1% | 18 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.4% | 16 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 4.0% | 12 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.4% | 10 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.0% | 9 |
| 6 | Other defects | 2.0% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration plates | 10 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 10 |
| 3 | Coil spring | 10 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 9 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 7 |
| 6 | Wipers | 7 |
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 | 19.5% | 58 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.1% | 18 |
| 3 | Suspension | 2.7% | 8 |
| 4 | Other defects | 2.0% | 6 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.7% | 5 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.7% | 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 | 231 | 10.4% |
| 30-60k | 61 | 22.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 59 | 11.9% |
| 2022 | 60 | 16.7% |
| 2023 | 55 | 9.1% |
| 2024 | 61 | 14.8% |
| 2025 | 62 | 14.5% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Grancabrio
On a 2016 Grancabrio, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- 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.
- Brakes (5.4% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (4.0% 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 2016 Maserati Grancabrios pass their MOT?
86.5% of the 297 2016 Maserati Grancabrio MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Maserati Grancabrio?
Tyres, recorded in 6.1% of tests, followed by brakes (5.4%).
Does the 2016 Grancabrio get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.4% in the 0-30k band to 22.9% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 297 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.