2016 Maserati Granturismo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 529 MOT tests, the 2016 Maserati Granturismo recorded an 88.1% pass rate. Against coupes & convertibles of a similar age (10.8% fail rate), the 2016 Granturismo comes out 1.1pp worse. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.7%) and lighting & signalling (4.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, rbt (sp) and wipers — tread depth alone was recorded 22 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 17.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 9.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 13.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.7% | 30 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.0% | 21 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.4% | 18 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.5% | 13 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.3% | 7 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.8% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 22 |
| 2 | Rbt (sp) | 12 |
| 3 | Wipers | 11 |
| 4 | Headlamp cleaning device | 7 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 6 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 6 |
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 | 17.6% | 93 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.3% | 44 |
| 3 | Suspension | 4.0% | 21 |
| 4 | Other defects | 3.2% | 17 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.9% | 10 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 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 | 337 | 8.3% |
| 30-60k | 177 | 17.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 105 | 9.5% |
| 2022 | 118 | 15.3% |
| 2023 | 101 | 6.9% |
| 2024 | 102 | 13.7% |
| 2025 | 103 | 13.6% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Granturismo
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 5.7% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (5.7% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (4.0% 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.
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 2016 Maserati Granturismos pass their MOT?
88.1% of the 529 2016 Maserati Granturismo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Maserati Granturismo?
Tyres, recorded in 5.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.0%).
Does the 2016 Granturismo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.3% in the 0-30k band to 17.5% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 529 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.