Maserati Levante V6 MOT pass rate & common failures
1,275 MOT tests on the Maserati Levante V6 (2018–2022) give it a 91.3% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (10.1% fail rate), the Levante V6 comes out 1.4pp better. Its most common failure areas are tyres, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.6%) and visibility (2.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, brake pads and wipers — tread depth alone was recorded 44 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the Levante V6 fails 7.4% of the time in the 0-30k band and 6.2% at 60-90k, a spread of only 1.3 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 19.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 3.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 8.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Levante V6 model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 392 | 92.6% | 7.4% | Tyres |
| 2019 | 608 | 90.6% | 9.4% | Tyres |
| 2020 | 131 | 91.6% | 8.4% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 143 | 90.2% | 9.8% | Visibility |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.6% | 71 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.8% | 36 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.4% | 31 |
| 4 | Other defects | 0.5% | 6 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.5% | 6 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 5 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.1% | 1 |
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 | 44 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 36 |
| 3 | Wipers | 32 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 7 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 7 |
| 6 | Washers | 5 |
| 7 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 3 |
| 8 | Brake discs | 3 |
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 | 19.8% | 253 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.1% | 180 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.5% | 44 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.6% | 33 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.1% | 14 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 14 |
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 | 621 | 7.4% |
| 30-60k | 582 | 10.5% |
| 60-90k | 65 | 6.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 86 | 3.5% |
| 2022 | 243 | 8.2% |
| 2023 | 271 | 6.6% |
| 2024 | 345 | 12.5% |
| 2025 | 330 | 8.2% |
What to check before buying a Maserati Levante V6
- Tyres (5.6% 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 (2.8% 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 V6?
91.3% of the 1,275 Maserati Levante V6 MOT tests in this dataset passed, an 8.7% fail rate, across model years 2018–2022.
What does the Maserati Levante V6 most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 5.6% of tests, then visibility (2.8%).
How much does mileage affect Levante V6 MOT results?
Fail rates run at 7.4% for cars in the 0-30k band and 6.2% for 60-90k, a 1.3-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,275 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.