2018 Maserati Levante V6 — MOT failures & pass rate
392 MOT tests on the 2018 Maserati Levante V6 are in this dataset, and 92.6% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (11.0% fail rate), the 2018 Levante V6 comes out 3.6pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 5.4% of all tests — 3.1 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, brake pads and headlamp aim — tread depth alone was recorded 14 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 18.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 4.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 6.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.4% | 21 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.3% | 9 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.3% | 5 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 0.8% | 3 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 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 | 14 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 10 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 5 |
| 4 | Wipers | 4 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 1 |
| 6 | Bonnet | 1 |
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 | 18.4% | 72 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.0% | 43 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.9% | 19 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.1% | 16 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.8% | 3 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 1 |
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 | 203 | 7.4% |
| 30-60k | 167 | 8.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 75 | 4.0% |
| 2022 | 86 | 7.0% |
| 2023 | 76 | 5.3% |
| 2024 | 81 | 13.6% |
| 2025 | 74 | 6.8% |
What to check before buying a 2018 Levante V6
On a 2018 Levante V6, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.4% 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.
- 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.
- Visibility (1.3% 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 2018 Maserati Levante V6s pass their MOT?
92.6% of the 392 2018 Maserati Levante V6 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 Maserati Levante V6?
Tyres, recorded in 5.4% of tests, followed by brakes (2.3%).
Does the 2018 Levante V6 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.4% in the 0-30k band to 8.4% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 392 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.