2016 Maserati Levante D V6 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2016 Maserati Levante D V6 passed 88.0% of its 525 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (14.5% fail rate), the 2016 Levante D V6 comes out 2.5pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.5%) and lighting & signalling (3.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp, tread depth and brake pads — headlamp alone was recorded 16 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 14.6% versus 9.3%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 22.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 9.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 13.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.5% | 29 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.2% | 17 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.3% | 12 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.9% | 10 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.9% | 10 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.6% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp | 16 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 13 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 11 |
| 4 | Wipers | 9 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 8 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 8 |
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 | 22.7% | 119 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.3% | 91 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 5.5% | 29 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.0% | 26 |
| 5 | Other defects | 4.8% | 25 |
| 6 | Steering | 3.8% | 20 |
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 | 75 | 9.3% |
| 30-60k | 271 | 10.7% |
| 60-90k | 157 | 14.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 106 | 9.4% |
| 2022 | 107 | 14.0% |
| 2023 | 102 | 7.8% |
| 2024 | 106 | 15.1% |
| 2025 | 104 | 13.5% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Levante D V6
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 5.5% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (5.5% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (3.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (2.3% 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 Levante D V6s pass their MOT?
88.0% of the 525 2016 Maserati Levante D V6 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Maserati Levante D V6?
Tyres, recorded in 5.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.2%).
Does the 2016 Levante D V6 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.3% in the 0-30k band to 14.6% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 525 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.