2007 Maserati Granturismo — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2007 Maserati Granturismo passed 83.0% of its 752 recorded MOT tests. Coupes & convertibles of a similar age fail 21.6% of the time, so this is 4.6pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in brakes, suspension and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (7.2%) and suspension (6.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, rbt (sp) and parking brake performance — coil spring alone was recorded 42 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 11.9% in the 0-30k band and 24.2% in the 90-120k band, a 12.3-point spread — more than double.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 18.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 17.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 19.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 7.2% | 54 |
| 2 | Suspension | 6.3% | 47 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.1% | 38 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.6% | 27 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.9% | 22 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.2% | 9 |
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 | 42 |
| 2 | Rbt (sp) | 27 |
| 3 | Parking brake performance | 23 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 20 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 20 |
| 6 | Wipers | 16 |
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 | 18.5% | 139 |
| 2 | Suspension | 16.6% | 125 |
| 3 | Brakes | 13.6% | 102 |
| 4 | Other defects | 3.5% | 26 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.7% | 20 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.9% | 14 |
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 | 67 | 11.9% |
| 30-60k | 312 | 18.3% |
| 60-90k | 289 | 14.9% |
| 90-120k | 66 | 24.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 168 | 17.3% |
| 2022 | 151 | 13.3% |
| 2023 | 148 | 16.9% |
| 2024 | 151 | 18.5% |
| 2025 | 134 | 19.4% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Granturismo
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 7.2% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (7.2% 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 (6.3% 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.
- Tyres (5.1% 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.
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 2007 Maserati Granturismos pass their MOT?
83.0% of the 752 2007 Maserati Granturismo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 17.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Maserati Granturismo?
Brakes, recorded in 7.2% of tests, followed by suspension (6.3%).
Does the 2007 Granturismo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.9% in the 0-30k band to 24.2% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 752 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.