2011 Maserati Granturismo — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2011 Maserati Granturismo passed 84.8% of its 890 recorded MOT tests. Coupes & convertibles of a similar age fail 17.8% of the time, so this is 2.6pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (6.5%) and suspension (4.2%) 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 28 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 9.9% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 15.4% once past 60-90k.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 16.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 15.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 17.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.5% | 58 |
| 2 | Suspension | 4.2% | 37 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.2% | 37 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.7% | 24 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.3% | 20 |
| 6 | Other defects | 1.5% | 13 |
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 | 28 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 21 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 17 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 16 |
| 5 | Wipers | 15 |
| 6 | Parking brake performance | 14 |
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 | 16.1% | 143 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.2% | 73 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.2% | 64 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.4% | 21 |
| 5 | Other defects | 2.3% | 20 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.3% | 20 |
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 | 212 | 9.9% |
| 30-60k | 547 | 16.8% |
| 60-90k | 123 | 15.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 187 | 15.5% |
| 2022 | 178 | 12.4% |
| 2023 | 178 | 14.6% |
| 2024 | 165 | 16.4% |
| 2025 | 182 | 17.0% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Granturismo
On a 2011 Granturismo, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (6.5% 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.
- Suspension (4.2% 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.
- Brakes (4.2% 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.
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 2011 Maserati Granturismos pass their MOT?
84.8% of the 890 2011 Maserati Granturismo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 15.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Maserati Granturismo?
Tyres, recorded in 6.5% of tests, followed by suspension (4.2%).
Does the 2011 Granturismo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.9% in the 0-30k band to 15.4% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 890 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.