Maserati Levante D V6 MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 6 model years and 6,556 tests, the Maserati Levante D V6 passes its MOT 88.4% of the time. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (12.0% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Its most common failure areas are tyres, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 6.9% of all tests — 4.5 points clear of visibility, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, wipers and brake pads — tread depth alone was recorded 322 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the Levante D V6 fails 9.1% of the time in the 0-30k band and 10.0% at 120-150k, a spread of only 0.9 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 22.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 11.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 13.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Levante D V6 model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 525 | 88.0% | 12.0% | Tyres |
| 2017 | 3,384 | 87.9% | 12.1% | Tyres |
| 2018 | 2,048 | 88.5% | 11.5% | Tyres |
| 2019 | 484 | 91.5% | 8.5% | Tyres |
| 2020 | 77 | 88.3% | 11.7% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 38 | 89.5% | 10.5% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.9% | 453 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.4% | 157 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.4% | 154 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 109 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 96 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.8% | 49 |
| 7 | Other defects | 0.7% | 48 |
| 8 | Steering | 0.4% | 28 |
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 | 322 |
| 2 | Wipers | 166 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 127 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 91 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 73 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 72 |
| 7 | Headlamp aim | 53 |
| 8 | Pins and bushes | 46 |
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 | 22.0% | 1,443 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.7% | 1,225 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.8% | 382 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 4.8% | 317 |
| 5 | Suspension | 4.0% | 262 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.8% | 181 |
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 | 1,443 | 9.1% |
| 30-60k | 3,558 | 11.4% |
| 60-90k | 1,305 | 14.1% |
| 90-120k | 215 | 18.6% |
| 120-150k | 30 | 10.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 6,494 | 11.6% |
| Petrol | 62 | 14.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,248 | 11.0% |
| 2022 | 1,359 | 11.5% |
| 2023 | 1,311 | 10.3% |
| 2024 | 1,310 | 12.1% |
| 2025 | 1,328 | 13.3% |
What to check before buying a Maserati Levante D V6
- Tyres (6.9% 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.
- Visibility (2.4% 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.
- Brakes (2.4% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Maserati Levante D V6?
88.4% of the 6,556 Maserati Levante D V6 MOT tests in this dataset passed, an 11.6% fail rate, across model years 2016–2021.
What does the Maserati Levante D V6 most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 6.9% of tests, then visibility (2.4%).
How much does mileage affect Levante D V6 MOT results?
Fail rates run at 9.1% for cars in the 0-30k band and 10.0% for 120-150k, a 0.9-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,556 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.