2020 Maserati Levante Gransport V6 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 578 MOT tests, the 2020 Maserati Levante Gransport V6 recorded an 89.3% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (9.3% fail rate), the 2020 Levante Gransport V6 comes out 1.4pp worse. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (6.1%) and visibility (3.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, brake pads and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 18 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 20.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 10.1% of tests failed in 2023 against 12.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.1% | 35 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.3% | 19 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.1% | 12 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 10 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.7% | 4 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 18 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 14 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 10 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 10 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 7 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 4 |
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 | 20.1% | 116 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.3% | 94 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.8% | 22 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.1% | 12 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.9% | 11 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.7% | 4 |
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 | 297 | 10.8% |
| 30-60k | 258 | 10.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 188 | 10.1% |
| 2024 | 196 | 9.7% |
| 2025 | 186 | 12.4% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Levante Gransport V6
On a 2020 Levante Gransport V6, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (6.1% 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.
- Visibility (3.3% 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.
- 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 2020 Maserati Levante Gransport V6s pass their MOT?
89.3% of the 578 2020 Maserati Levante Gransport V6 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Maserati Levante Gransport V6?
Tyres, recorded in 6.1% of tests, followed by visibility (3.3%).
Does the 2020 Levante Gransport V6 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.8% in the 0-30k band to 10.1% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 578 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.