2019 Maserati Granturismo — MOT failures & pass rate
260 MOT tests on the 2019 Maserati Granturismo are in this dataset, and 86.9% of them passed. That is 4.5 percentage points worse than coupes & convertibles of a similar age, which fail at 8.5%. Failures cluster in tyres, other defects and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 10.8% of all tests — 7.7 points clear of other defects, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are registration plates, wipers and headlamp aim — registration plates alone was recorded 8 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 17.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 16.2% in 2022 to 5.4% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 10.8% | 28 |
| 2 | Other defects | 3.1% | 8 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.1% | 8 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 5 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.8% | 2 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.4% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration plates | 8 |
| 2 | Wipers | 8 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 7 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 7 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 4 |
| 6 | Washers | 1 |
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 | 17.3% | 45 |
| 2 | Suspension | 3.9% | 10 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.5% | 4 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.5% | 4 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 2 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.8% | 2 |
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 | 236 | 12.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 68 | 16.2% |
| 2023 | 65 | 13.9% |
| 2024 | 66 | 15.2% |
| 2025 | 56 | 5.4% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Granturismo
On a 2019 Granturismo, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 10.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (10.8% 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.
- Other defects (3.1% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
- Visibility (3.1% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
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 2019 Maserati Granturismos pass their MOT?
86.9% of the 260 2019 Maserati Granturismo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Maserati Granturismo?
Tyres, recorded in 10.8% of tests, followed by other defects (3.1%).
Methodology & source. Based on 260 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.