2017 Maserati Levante D V6 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 3,384 MOT tests, the 2017 Maserati Levante D V6 recorded an 87.9% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail at 12.6%, so the 2017 Levante D V6 sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 7.1% of all tests — 4.5 points clear of brakes, 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 173 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 9.2% in the 0-30k band and 16.6% in the 90-120k band, a 7.4-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 21.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 11.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 13.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.1% | 241 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.6% | 89 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.3% | 79 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 63 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 51 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.9% | 29 |
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 | 173 |
| 2 | Wipers | 92 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 71 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 49 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 46 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 41 |
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 | 21.2% | 718 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.8% | 669 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.6% | 224 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 5.3% | 178 |
| 5 | Suspension | 4.3% | 146 |
| 6 | Steering | 3.0% | 101 |
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 | 576 | 9.2% |
| 30-60k | 1,879 | 11.9% |
| 60-90k | 760 | 14.2% |
| 90-120k | 139 | 16.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 699 | 11.3% |
| 2022 | 693 | 12.0% |
| 2023 | 668 | 11.5% |
| 2024 | 655 | 11.9% |
| 2025 | 669 | 13.9% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Levante D V6
On a 2017 Levante D V6, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 7.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (7.1% 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.
- Brakes (2.6% 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.
- Visibility (2.3% 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 2017 Maserati Levante D V6s pass their MOT?
87.9% of the 3,384 2017 Maserati Levante D V6 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Maserati Levante D V6?
Tyres, recorded in 7.1% of tests, followed by brakes (2.6%).
Does the 2017 Levante D V6 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.2% in the 0-30k band to 16.6% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,384 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.