2016 Maserati Quattroporte — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2016 Maserati Quattroporte passed 86.8% of its 719 recorded MOT tests. Executive cars of a similar age fail at 12.7%, so the 2016 Quattroporte sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 7.9% of all tests — 3.2 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, headlamp and headlamp aim — tread depth alone was recorded 35 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2016 Quattroporte fails 11.9% of the time in the 0-30k band and 14.2% at 60-90k, a spread of only 2.3 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 25.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 12.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 13.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.9% | 57 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.7% | 34 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.1% | 15 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.9% | 14 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.3% | 9 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.7% | 5 |
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 | 35 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 18 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 16 |
| 4 | Wipers | 13 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 9 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 9 |
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 | 25.4% | 183 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.4% | 96 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.4% | 39 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.9% | 21 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.2% | 16 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.7% | 12 |
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 | 202 | 11.9% |
| 30-60k | 365 | 13.4% |
| 60-90k | 134 | 14.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 518 | 13.9% |
| Petrol | 201 | 11.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 148 | 12.2% |
| 2022 | 147 | 12.2% |
| 2023 | 141 | 12.1% |
| 2024 | 145 | 15.9% |
| 2025 | 138 | 13.8% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Quattroporte
On a 2016 Quattroporte, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 7.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (7.9% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (4.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.1% 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 2016 Maserati Quattroportes pass their MOT?
86.8% of the 719 2016 Maserati Quattroporte MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Maserati Quattroporte?
Tyres, recorded in 7.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.7%).
Does the 2016 Quattroporte get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.9% in the 0-30k band to 14.2% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 719 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.