2017 Maserati Granturismo — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2017 Maserati Granturismo passed 86.9% of its 328 recorded MOT tests. Against coupes & convertibles of a similar age (9.7% fail rate), the 2017 Granturismo comes out 3.4pp worse. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 6.4% of all tests — 3.0 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, coil spring and wipers — tread depth alone was recorded 9 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 23.2% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.4% | 21 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.4% | 11 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.7% | 9 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.7% | 9 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.7% | 9 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.6% | 2 |
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 | 9 |
| 2 | Coil spring | 8 |
| 3 | Wipers | 8 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 6 |
| 5 | Rbt (sp) | 5 |
| 6 | Headlamp cleaning device | 5 |
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 | 23.2% | 76 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.3% | 37 |
| 3 | Visibility | 5.2% | 17 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.6% | 15 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.7% | 9 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 2.4% | 8 |
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 | 238 | 10.9% |
| 30-60k | 85 | 20.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 76 | 15.8% |
| 2022 | 65 | 10.8% |
| 2023 | 63 | 11.1% |
| 2024 | 60 | 10.0% |
| 2025 | 64 | 17.2% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Granturismo
On a 2017 Granturismo, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (6.4% 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 (3.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (2.7% 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 2017 Maserati Granturismos pass their MOT?
86.9% of the 328 2017 Maserati Granturismo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Maserati Granturismo?
Tyres, recorded in 6.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.4%).
Does the 2017 Granturismo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.9% in the 0-30k band to 20.0% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 328 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.