2012 Maserati Granturismo — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2012 Maserati Granturismo passed 86.7% of its 826 recorded MOT tests. Coupes & convertibles of a similar age fail 16.3% of the time, so this is 3.0pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.5%) and brakes (4.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, headlamp aim and rbt (sp) — coil spring alone was recorded 28 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 10.0% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 14.6% once past 60-90k.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 19.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.5% | 37 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.0% | 33 |
| 3 | Suspension | 3.3% | 27 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.7% | 22 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.9% | 16 |
| 6 | Other defects | 1.2% | 10 |
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 | Headlamp aim | 14 |
| 3 | Rbt (sp) | 12 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 12 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 11 |
| 6 | Wipers | 11 |
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% | 161 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.6% | 79 |
| 3 | Suspension | 4.6% | 38 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.5% | 29 |
| 5 | Other defects | 3.0% | 25 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 12 |
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 | 229 | 10.0% |
| 30-60k | 498 | 13.9% |
| 60-90k | 82 | 14.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 170 | 12.9% |
| 2022 | 157 | 10.8% |
| 2023 | 166 | 12.0% |
| 2024 | 170 | 16.5% |
| 2025 | 163 | 14.1% |
What to check before buying a 2012 Granturismo
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 4.5% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (4.5% 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 (4.0% 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 (3.3% 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.
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 2012 Maserati Granturismos pass their MOT?
86.7% of the 826 2012 Maserati Granturismo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2012 Maserati Granturismo?
Tyres, recorded in 4.5% of tests, followed by brakes (4.0%).
Does the 2012 Granturismo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.0% in the 0-30k band to 14.6% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 826 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.