2009 Maserati Granturismo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,089 MOT tests, the 2009 Maserati Granturismo recorded an 84.1% pass rate. That is 4.4 percentage points better than coupes & convertibles of a similar age, which fail at 20.3%. Failures cluster in suspension, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (5.6%) and tyres (5.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, tread depth and headlamp aim — coil spring alone was recorded 43 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 21.4% versus 10.7%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 19.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 5.6% | 61 |
| 2 | Tyres | 5.5% | 60 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.8% | 52 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 4.1% | 45 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.7% | 40 |
| 6 | Other defects | 1.8% | 20 |
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 | 43 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 41 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 37 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 33 |
| 5 | Washers | 25 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 24 |
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 | 19.8% | 216 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.2% | 144 |
| 3 | Suspension | 12.5% | 136 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.2% | 46 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.2% | 24 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.9% | 21 |
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 | 150 | 10.7% |
| 30-60k | 621 | 15.9% |
| 60-90k | 274 | 17.5% |
| 90-120k | 42 | 21.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 224 | 14.3% |
| 2022 | 242 | 18.6% |
| 2023 | 218 | 17.0% |
| 2024 | 204 | 14.7% |
| 2025 | 201 | 14.4% |
What to check before buying a 2009 Granturismo
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 5.6% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (5.6% 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.
- Tyres (5.5% 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 (4.8% 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 2009 Maserati Granturismos pass their MOT?
84.1% of the 1,089 2009 Maserati Granturismo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 15.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2009 Maserati Granturismo?
Suspension, recorded in 5.6% of tests, followed by tyres (5.5%).
Does the 2009 Granturismo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.7% in the 0-30k band to 21.4% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,089 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.