2006 Maserati Gransport — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2006 Maserati Gransport passed 83.3% of its 263 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 27.4% of the time, so this is 10.7pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.0% of tests against 3.4% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, steering rack and switch — headlamp aim alone was recorded 18 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 32.4% versus 7.1%.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 9.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 15.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 18.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.0% | 21 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.4% | 9 |
| 3 | Suspension | 3.4% | 9 |
| 4 | Tyres | 3.4% | 9 |
| 5 | Steering | 3.0% | 8 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.9% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 18 |
| 2 | Steering rack | 8 |
| 3 | Switch | 6 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 5 |
| 5 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 5 |
| 6 | Coil spring | 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 | Suspension | 9.9% | 26 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.4% | 22 |
| 3 | Tyres | 6.8% | 18 |
| 4 | Other defects | 3.0% | 8 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.3% | 6 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.9% | 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 | 70 | 7.1% |
| 30-60k | 136 | 16.2% |
| 60-90k | 37 | 32.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 52 | 15.4% |
| 2022 | 52 | 9.6% |
| 2023 | 58 | 20.7% |
| 2024 | 52 | 19.2% |
| 2025 | 49 | 18.4% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Gransport
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 8.0% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (8.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (3.4% 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.
- Suspension (3.4% 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
How many 2006 Maserati Gransports pass their MOT?
83.3% of the 263 2006 Maserati Gransport MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Maserati Gransport?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.0% of tests, followed by brakes (3.4%).
Does the 2006 Gransport get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.1% in the 0-30k band to 32.4% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 263 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.