2010 Maserati Quattroporte — MOT failures & pass rate
264 MOT tests on the 2010 Maserati Quattroporte are in this dataset, and 81.4% of them passed. Against executive cars of a similar age (20.8% fail rate), the 2010 Quattroporte comes out 2.2pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (6.4%) and brakes (6.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), headlamp aim and coil spring — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 11 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 24.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 16.1% of tests failed in 2021 against 22.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.4% | 17 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.1% | 16 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 5.3% | 14 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.5% | 12 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.4% | 9 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.8% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rbt (sp) | 11 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 9 |
| 3 | Coil spring | 7 |
| 4 | Wipers | 6 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 5 |
| 6 | Rear fog lamp | 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 | 24.6% | 65 |
| 2 | Suspension | 14.0% | 37 |
| 3 | Brakes | 12.1% | 32 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.4% | 17 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.4% | 9 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.0% | 8 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 173 | 19.1% |
| 60-90k | 51 | 15.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 56 | 16.1% |
| 2022 | 57 | 21.1% |
| 2023 | 53 | 18.9% |
| 2024 | 48 | 14.6% |
| 2025 | 50 | 22.0% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Quattroporte
On a 2010 Quattroporte, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (6.4% 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 (6.1% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (5.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 2010 Maserati Quattroportes pass their MOT?
81.4% of the 264 2010 Maserati Quattroporte MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 18.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Maserati Quattroporte?
Tyres, recorded in 6.4% of tests, followed by brakes (6.1%).
Does the 2010 Quattroporte get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 19.1% in the 30-60k band to 15.7% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 264 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.