2018 Maserati Levante D V6 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2018 Maserati Levante D V6 passed 88.5% of its 2,048 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (11.0% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 7.4% of tests against 2.7% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, wipers and brake pads — tread depth alone was recorded 119 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 26.9% versus 8.5%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 24.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 11.0% 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 | 7.4% | 151 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.7% | 55 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.1% | 44 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 29 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 24 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.9% | 19 |
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 | 119 |
| 2 | Wipers | 53 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 39 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 28 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 19 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 16 |
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 | 24.1% | 493 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.3% | 375 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.6% | 114 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 4.3% | 88 |
| 5 | Suspension | 4.0% | 82 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.7% | 55 |
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 | 575 | 8.5% |
| 30-60k | 1,080 | 11.5% |
| 60-90k | 340 | 14.4% |
| 90-120k | 52 | 26.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 436 | 11.0% |
| 2022 | 420 | 10.7% |
| 2023 | 399 | 9.5% |
| 2024 | 392 | 13.0% |
| 2025 | 401 | 13.5% |
What to check before buying a 2018 Levante D V6
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 7.4% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (7.4% 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.
- Visibility (2.7% 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 (2.1% 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 2018 Maserati Levante D V6s pass their MOT?
88.5% of the 2,048 2018 Maserati Levante D V6 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 Maserati Levante D V6?
Tyres, recorded in 7.4% of tests, followed by visibility (2.7%).
Does the 2018 Levante D V6 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.5% in the 0-30k band to 26.9% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,048 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.