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Maserati Ghibli MOT pass rate and common problems

84.8% of Maserati Ghiblis passed the 2024 MOT (based on 3,519 first tests): 82.6% at the first attempt and 2.2% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 5 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 25% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 75.3 (95% CI 70.0–80.8; 100 = normal).

Maserati Ghibli at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate84.8%incl. 2.2% fixed at the test centre20243519
Passed at the first attempt82.6%all first tests20243519
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 70.0–80.8)75.3index100 = normal for its age · rank 219 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20243519
Biggest excess: Tyres12.8per 1007.5 same-age2019–202418969
Dangerous defects13.5per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202418969
Advisory items78.4per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202418969
strip · Maserati Ghibli · MOT Risk Index · 75.3 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Maserati Ghibli. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 219 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 182 and 269 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Maserati Ghibli index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank219of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20243519
Best rank within its 95% interval182rankother models held where they are20243519
Worst rank within its 95% interval269rankother models held where they are20243519

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 60.3 to 75.3 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Maserati Ghibli MOT, and how often?

Maserati Ghibli MOTs fail most often on tyres: 12.8 per 100 tests, against 7.5 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 18,969).

bar · Maserati Ghibli · Tyres · 12.8 vs 7.5 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Maserati Ghibli: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres12.8per 1007.52019–20242429
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment5.5per 1006.52019–20241037
Visibility5.2per 1005.82019–2024983
Brakes4per 1005.62019–2024752
Noise, emissions and leaks1.3per 1001.42019–2024245
Steering1.1per 1001.22019–2024204

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 18,969 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Maserati Ghibli compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Maserati Ghibli is tyres at age 4: 8.6 failures per 100 tests, against 4.5 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 2,773).

bullet · Maserati Ghibli · Tyres, age 3 · 7.7 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 7.7 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 1.1 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.4 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 8.6 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 2.3 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 0.4 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 8.7 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 2.9 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Maserati Ghibli: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 37.7per 1004.22019–20242350
Brakes, age 31.1per 1001.82019–20242350
Suspension, age 30.4per 1000.62019–20242350
Tyres, age 48.6per 1004.52019–20242773
Brakes, age 42.3per 1002.42019–20242773
Suspension, age 40.4per 1001.22019–20242773
Tyres, age 58.7per 1005.12019–20243371
Brakes, age 52.9per 1003.12019–20243371
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 50.7per 1002.22019–20243371
Tyres, age 68.4per 1005.52019–20243084
Brakes, age 62.2per 1003.82019–20243084
Suspension, age 60.7per 1003.72019–20243084
Tyres, age 77.7per 1006.02019–20242760
Brakes, age 72.6per 1004.52019–20242760
Suspension, age 71.2per 1005.72019–20242760
Tyres, age 88.2per 1006.32019–20242253
Brakes, age 83.1per 1005.42019–20242253
Suspension, age 81.1per 1007.82019–20242253

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,519 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Maserati Ghibli's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Maserati Ghibli advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is tyres: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 11.0% of the time.

funnel · Maserati Ghibli · Tyres · 11.0 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on tyres: 11 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Maserati Ghibli: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres11.0% next failmedian model2019–20243438
Brakes5.2% next failmedian model2019–20242231

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,519 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Maserati Ghibli got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Maserati Ghibli MOTs flag tyres most: 41.8 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 18,969).

bar · Maserati Ghibli · Tyres · 41.8 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Maserati Ghibli: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres41.8per 10039.72019–20247938
Brakes27.7per 10034.72019–20245259
Non-component advisories3.5per 1007.82019–2024667
Suspension2.1per 10026.22019–2024405
Noise, emissions and leaks1.2per 1005.22019–2024221
Identification of the vehicle0.8per 1002.52019–2024158

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 18,969 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Maserati Ghibli?

For Maserati Ghiblis aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is tyres: 7.2% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 4,706).

bar · Maserati Ghibli · Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass · 6.7 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Maserati Ghibli: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass6.7% next fail2019–2024877
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass4.7% next fail2019–2024877
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass1.6% next fail2019–2024877
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–2024877
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass1.0% next fail2019–2024877
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–2024877
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 256 cars)9.4% next fail2019–2024256
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 256 cars)4.7% next fail2019–2024256
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 256 cars)1.9% next fail2019–2024256
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 256 cars)1.9% next fail2019–2024256
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 178 cars)10.1% next fail2019–2024178
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 178 cars)3.9% next fail2019–2024178
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass7.2% next fail2019–20244706
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass4.0% next fail2019–20244706
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.8% next fail2019–20244706
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.9% next fail2019–20244706
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–20244706
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–20244706
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20244706
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20244706
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20244706
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20244706
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory10.0% next fail2019–20241858
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.1% next fail2019–20241858
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory4.1% next fail2019–20241858
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory2.9% next fail2019–20241858
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.0% next fail2019–20241858
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.9% next fail2019–20241858
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–20241858
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20241858
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20241858
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail10.0% next fail2019–20241335
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail5.8% next fail2019–20241335
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail3.6% next fail2019–20241335
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail3.1% next fail2019–20241335
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail2.7% next fail2019–20241335
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.2% next fail2019–20241335
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.1% next fail2019–20241335
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20241335
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass6.7% next fail2019–20242919
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.3% next fail2019–20242919
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.8% next fail2019–20242919
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.1% next fail2019–20242919
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.4% next fail2019–20242919
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.3% next fail2019–20242919
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–20242919
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20242919
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20242919
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory9.8% next fail2019–20241515
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory4.8% next fail2019–20241515
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory4.4% next fail2019–20241515
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory3.7% next fail2019–20241515
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.6% next fail2019–20241515
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.3% next fail2019–20241515
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.3% next fail2019–20241515
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20241515
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail8.3% next fail2019–2024931
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail7.2% next fail2019–2024931
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail4.5% next fail2019–2024931
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail4.5% next fail2019–2024931
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail2.6% next fail2019–2024931
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.7% next fail2019–2024931
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.3% next fail2019–2024931
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–2024931
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 138 cars)9.4% next fail2019–2024138
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 138 cars)9.4% next fail2019–2024138
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 138 cars)5.8% next fail2019–2024138
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 138 cars)5.1% next fail2019–2024138
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 76 cars)15.8% next fail2019–202476
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 76 cars)11.8% next fail2019–202476
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 81 cars)13.6% next fail2019–202481
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 81 cars)9.9% next fail2019–202481
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 139 cars)4.3% next fail2019–2024139
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 139 cars)3.6% next fail2019–2024139
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 48 cars)12.5% next fail2019–202448
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 48 cars)10.4% next fail2019–202448

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,519 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Maserati Ghibli get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Maserati Ghibli gets a dangerous defect more often than the UK average: 13.5 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. A dangerous defect means the vehicle should not be driven away until it is fixed. In the same tests, 14.5 major and 4.4 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Maserati Ghibli · Dangerous defects · 13.5 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 13.5 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Maserati Ghibli: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects13.5per 10011.22019–202418969

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 18,969 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Maserati Ghibli still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Maserati Ghibli go from 10.6% at age 3 (rough estimate: 180 tests, 95% interval 6.9–15.9%) to 18.7% at age 10, against 30.1% for all cars aged 10 (2024, n = 3,519).

line · Maserati Ghibli · Age 3 (rough estimate: 180 tests, 95% interval 6.9–15.9%) · 10.6 vs 12.4 · 2024
Age 3 (rough estim: 10.6. Age 10: 18.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Maserati Ghibli: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (rough estimate: 180 tests, 95% interval 6.9–15.9%)10.6% failed first time12.42024180
Age 4 (rough estimate: 93 tests, 95% interval 13.5–29.7%)20.4% failed first time13.1202493
Age 5 (rough estimate: 210 tests, 95% interval 9.0–18.1%)12.9% failed first time15.12024210
Age 6 (rough estimate: 323 tests, 95% interval 14.2–22.5%)18.0% failed first time17.52024323
Age 7 (rough estimate: 497 tests, 95% interval 13.9–20.4%)16.9% failed first time20.22024497
Age 817.7% failed first time23.32024798
Age 918.0% failed first time26.52024740
Age 1018.7% failed first time30.12024610

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,519 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Maserati Ghibli compare with cars of its own age and size?

At 4 of 8 ages shown, Maserati Ghiblis fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 10, where they fail less often: 18.8% against 25.6% (2024, n = 612).

line · Maserati Ghibli · Age 3 · 14.8 vs 10.8 · 2024
Age 3: 14.8. Age 10: 18.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Maserati Ghibli: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 314.8% fail10.820242350
Age 416.6% fail12.320242773
Age 517.0% fail14.220243371
Age 616.8% fail16.120243084
Age 716.3% fail18.320242760
Age 817.5% fail20.520242253
Age 918.2% fail23.120241386
Age 1018.8% fail25.62024612

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,519 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Maserati Ghibli years should I avoid?

Maserati Ghibli build years range from index 89.7 to 103.3 against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 3,519).

No Maserati Ghibli build year stands out once age is allowed for; every year's interval includes normal.

bar · Maserati Ghibli · Build year 2014 (rough estimate: 3,954 tests, 95% interval 95.7–110.9) · 103.3 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Maserati Ghibli: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2014 (rough estimate: 3,954 tests, 95% interval 95.7–110.9)103.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243954
Build year 2015100.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244738
Build year 2016101.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244906
Build year 2017 (rough estimate: 2,629 tests, 95% interval 83.7–102.0)92.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242629
Build year 2018 (rough estimate: 1,329 tests, 95% interval 81.7–107.7)94.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241329
Build year 2019 (rough estimate: 653 tests, 95% interval 71.5–107.8)89.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024653

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,519 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Maserati Ghibli MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Maserati Ghibli MOT: about £28 (up to about £53 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 3,519).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Maserati Ghibli · Expected repair bill · 27.8 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Maserati Ghibli: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill27.8GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue3519
Estimated range lower27.8GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue3519
Estimated range upper52.9GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue3519
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)11.5GBP expected contribution90price catalogue3519
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)7.7GBP expected contribution140price catalogue3519
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)6GBP expected contribution150price catalogue3519
Noise, emissions and leaks: Exhaust rear silencer2.6GBP expected contribution200price catalogue3519

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 3,519 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Maserati Ghibli more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 5 fail less often for their age than the Maserati Ghibli and 3 as often or more. The Maserati Ghibli has an MOT Risk Index of 75.3, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 3,519).

bar · Maserati Ghibli · Maserati Ghibli (this model) · 75.3 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Maserati Ghibli: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Maserati Ghibli (this model)75.3index100 = normal20243519
Alfa Romeo Stelvio73.7index75.320243854
Nissan 350Z66.5index75.320245215
Volvo S8082.8index75.320247070
Ford Mustang73.1index75.3202412248
Audi Q862.4index75.320244285
BMW M260.9index75.320243719
Jeep Grand Cherokee80index75.320249934
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Toyota Alphard79.8index75.3202410637

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,519 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Maserati Ghibli normally do?

At age 8, the median Maserati Ghibli had covered 56,042 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 42,081 to 71,449 miles (2024, n = 798).

line · Maserati Ghibli · Age 3 median (rough estimate) · 20999 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 median (roug: 20999. Age 10 P75: 86878. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Maserati Ghibli: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 median (rough estimate)20999miles2024180
Age 3 P25 (rough estimate)15087miles2024180
Age 3 P75 (rough estimate)29319miles2024180
Age 4 median (rough estimate)25282miles202493
Age 4 P25 (rough estimate)18953miles202493
Age 4 P75 (rough estimate)37502miles202493
Age 5 median (rough estimate)35317miles2024210
Age 5 P25 (rough estimate)26177miles2024210
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 P75 (rough estimate)45701miles2024210
Age 6 median (rough estimate)41543miles2024323
Age 6 P25 (rough estimate)29481miles2024323
Age 6 P75 (rough estimate)56365miles2024323
Age 7 median (rough estimate)48896miles2024497
Age 7 P25 (rough estimate)37657miles2024497
Age 7 P75 (rough estimate)62757miles2024497
Age 8 median56042miles2024798
Age 8 P2542081miles2024798
Age 8 P7571449miles2024798
Age 9 median60931miles2024740
Age 9 P2545455miles2024740
Age 9 P7578662miles2024740
Age 10 median68979miles2024610
Age 10 P2549985miles2024610
Age 10 P7586878miles2024610

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,519 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Maserati Ghibli MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 6–9, 14.1% of Maserati Ghiblis with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 16.2% of those with 100,000 to 140,000 miles (2024, n = 707). No clear mileage gap inside this age group, among cars still being tested.

bar · Maserati Ghibli · Age 3–5, <40k miles (rough estimate: 369 tests, 95% interval 10–16.8%) · 13 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Maserati Ghibli: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles (rough estimate: 369 tests, 95% interval 10–16.8%)13% failed first time2024369
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 97 tests, 95% interval 10.4–25.1%)16.5% failed first time202497
Age 6–9, <40k miles14.1% failed first time2024602
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles17.9% failed first time20241173
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 464 tests, 95% interval 18.1–25.5%)21.6% failed first time2024464
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 105 tests, 95% interval 10.4–24.4%)16.2% failed first time2024105
Age 10–14, <40k miles (rough estimate: 75 tests, 95% interval 8.4–24.4%)14.7% failed first time202475
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 245 tests, 95% interval 14.4–24.1%)18.8% failed first time2024245
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 212 tests, 95% interval 15.8–26.7%)20.8% failed first time2024212
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 73 tests, 95% interval 9.7–26.6%)16.4% failed first time202473

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,519 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Maserati Ghibli last?

2.9% of Maserati Ghiblis tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 0.2% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 542).

line · Maserati Ghibli · 100,000 miles · 2.9 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 2.9. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Maserati Ghibli: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles2.9% of tested cars2024542
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 37 tests, 95% interval 0.1–0.3%)0.2% of tested cars202437
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 1 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.0%)0.0% of tested cars20241

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,519 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Maserati Ghibli driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Maserati Ghibli index is 85.6, against 82.6 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 3,519).

slope · Maserati Ghibli · Age and mileage adjusted index · 85.6 vs 82.6 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 82.6 vs 85.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Maserati Ghibli: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index85.6index82.62019–20243519

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,519 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Maserati Ghibli fuel fails its MOT less?

There is no real difference between diesel and petrol Maserati Ghiblis before allowing for age: 18.1% against 17.1% fail first time.

bar · Maserati Ghibli · Petrol · 17.1 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Maserati Ghibli: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol17.1% fail first timeother fuels20241089
Diesel18.1% fail first timeother fuels20242268

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,519 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Maserati Ghibli engine is best?

For its age, the best Maserati Ghibli engine is the petrol over 2.0 litre at index 89.6, and the worst the diesel over 2.0 litre at 105.0, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 3,519).

bar · Maserati Ghibli · Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 104 tests, 95% interval 26.3–83.4) · 47.7 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Maserati Ghibli: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 104 tests, 95% interval 26.3–83.4)47.7index vs model norm100 = model average2024104
Petrol over 2.0 litre89.6index vs model norm100 = model average20245532
Diesel over 2.0 litre105index vs model norm100 = model average202413093

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,519 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Maserati Ghibli fail its MOT most?

Maserati Ghibli fails first-time MOTs most in Bristol (BS): 25.9% against 16.8% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 201).

First-time failure rates for the Maserati Ghibli range from 10.5% to 17.3% by area, before allowing for age: a narrower spread than for the typical model.

bar · Maserati Ghibli · Bristol (BS) (rough estimate: 201 tests, 95% interval 20.3–32.3%) · 25.9 vs 17.4 · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Maserati Ghibli: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Bristol (BS) (rough estimate: 201 tests, 95% interval 20.3–32.3%)25.9% fail first time17.42024201
Preston (PR) (rough estimate: 123 tests, 95% interval 18.4–33.5%)25.2% fail first time17.42024123
Leeds (LS) (rough estimate: 219 tests, 95% interval 19.4–30.8%)24.7% fail first time17.42024219
London E (E) (rough estimate: 224 tests, 95% interval 5.9–13.4%)8.9% fail first time17.42024224
Slough (SL) (rough estimate: 259 tests, 95% interval 6.6–13.9%)9.7% fail first time17.42024259
Dartford (DA) (rough estimate: 129 tests, 95% interval 6.0–16.5%)10.1% fail first time17.42024129
Swindon (SN) (rough estimate: 224 tests, 95% interval 19.4–30.6%)24.6% fail first time17.42024224
Bournemouth (BH) (rough estimate: 168 tests, 95% interval 18.5–31.4%)24.4% fail first time17.42024168
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tonbridge (TN) (rough estimate: 224 tests, 95% interval 19.0–30.1%)24.1% fail first time17.42024224
Luton (LU) (rough estimate: 144 tests, 95% interval 17.4–31.2%)23.6% fail first time17.42024144
Norwich (NR) (rough estimate: 100 tests, 95% interval 15.8–32.2%)23% fail first time17.42024100
Warrington (WA) (rough estimate: 184 tests, 95% interval 17.4–29.4%)22.8% fail first time17.42024184
London SW (SW) (rough estimate: 290 tests, 95% interval 18.0–27.6%)22.4% fail first time17.42024290
Guildford (GU) (rough estimate: 232 tests, 95% interval 17.5–28.2%)22.4% fail first time17.42024232
Swansea (SA) (rough estimate: 112 tests, 95% interval 15.6–30.9%)22.3% fail first time17.42024112
Redhill (RH) (rough estimate: 130 tests, 95% interval 15.3–29.4%)21.5% fail first time17.42024130
Gloucester (GL) (rough estimate: 117 tests, 95% interval 14.9–29.6%)21.4% fail first time17.42024117
Motherwell (ML) (rough estimate: 311 tests, 95% interval 16.2–25.1%)20.3% fail first time17.42024311
Edinburgh (EH) (rough estimate: 232 tests, 95% interval 15.6–25.9%)20.3% fail first time17.42024232
Wakefield (WF) (rough estimate: 134 tests, 95% interval 14.2–27.7%)20.1% fail first time17.42024134
Liverpool (L) (rough estimate: 169 tests, 95% interval 14.8–26.8%)20.1% fail first time17.42024169
Reading (RG) (rough estimate: 324 tests, 95% interval 15.8–24.4%)19.8% fail first time17.42024324
Wigan (WN) (rough estimate: 102 tests, 95% interval 13.1–28.4%)19.6% fail first time17.42024102
Newcastle (NE) (rough estimate: 230 tests, 95% interval 15.0–25.2%)19.6% fail first time17.42024230
London W (W) (rough estimate: 174 tests, 95% interval 14.3–26.1%)19.5% fail first time17.42024174
Chelmsford (CM) (rough estimate: 252 tests, 95% interval 15.0–24.8%)19.4% fail first time17.42024252
Brighton (BN) (rough estimate: 139 tests, 95% interval 13.7–26.8%)19.4% fail first time17.42024139
Oxford (OX) (rough estimate: 176 tests, 95% interval 14.2–25.8%)19.3% fail first time17.42024176
Exeter (EX) (rough estimate: 134 tests, 95% interval 13.0–26.1%)18.7% fail first time17.42024134
Peterborough (PE) (rough estimate: 260 tests, 95% interval 14.2–23.6%)18.5% fail first time17.42024260
Harrow (HA) (rough estimate: 321 tests, 95% interval 14.5–23.0%)18.4% fail first time17.42024321
Bradford (BD) (rough estimate: 172 tests, 95% interval 13.0–24.4%)18.0% fail first time17.42024172
Cardiff (CF) (rough estimate: 209 tests, 95% interval 13.1–23.4%)17.7% fail first time17.42024209
Northampton (NN) (rough estimate: 252 tests, 95% interval 13.3–22.6%)17.5% fail first time17.42024252
Chester (CH) (rough estimate: 161 tests, 95% interval 12.3–24.0%)17.4% fail first time17.42024161
York (YO) (rough estimate: 138 tests, 95% interval 12.0–24.6%)17.4% fail first time17.42024138
Twickenham (TW)17.3% fail first time17.42024566
Cleveland (TS) (rough estimate: 124 tests, 95% interval 11.4–24.5%)16.9% fail first time17.42024124
Canterbury (CT) (rough estimate: 119 tests, 95% interval 11.2–24.5%)16.8% fail first time17.42024119
Glasgow (G) (rough estimate: 259 tests, 95% interval 12.6–21.6%)16.6% fail first time17.42024259
Portsmouth (PO) (rough estimate: 164 tests, 95% interval 11.6–22.9%)16.5% fail first time17.42024164
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 110 tests, 95% interval 10.6–24.4%)16.4% fail first time17.42024110
London NW (NW)16.2% fail first time17.42024801
Kingston upon Thames (KT) (rough estimate: 230 tests, 95% interval 11.9–21.4%)16.1% fail first time17.42024230
St Albans (AL) (rough estimate: 176 tests, 95% interval 11.2–22.0%)15.9% fail first time17.42024176
Walsall (WS) (rough estimate: 102 tests, 95% interval 9.9–24.0%)15.7% fail first time17.42024102
Colchester (CO) (rough estimate: 340 tests, 95% interval 12.1–19.8%)15.6% fail first time17.42024340
Ipswich (IP) (rough estimate: 154 tests, 95% interval 10.7–22.1%)15.6% fail first time17.42024154
Blackburn (BB) (rough estimate: 171 tests, 95% interval 10.6–21.3%)15.2% fail first time17.42024171
Leicester (LE) (rough estimate: 377 tests, 95% interval 11.9–19.1%)15.1% fail first time17.42024377
Milton Keynes (MK) (rough estimate: 235 tests, 95% interval 10.9–20.0%)14.9% fail first time17.42024235
Stockport (SK) (rough estimate: 302 tests, 95% interval 11.0–19.0%)14.6% fail first time17.42024302
Doncaster (DN) (rough estimate: 187 tests, 95% interval 10.1–20.2%)14.4% fail first time17.42024187
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 187 tests, 95% interval 10.1–20.2%)14.4% fail first time17.42024187
Coventry (CV) (rough estimate: 294 tests, 95% interval 10.7–18.8%)14.3% fail first time17.42024294
London N (N) (rough estimate: 258 tests, 95% interval 9.9–18.3%)13.6% fail first time17.42024258
Derby (DE) (rough estimate: 466 tests, 95% interval 10.7–16.9%)13.5% fail first time17.42024466
Medway (ME) (rough estimate: 230 tests, 95% interval 9.7–18.5%)13.5% fail first time17.42024230
Romford (RM) (rough estimate: 142 tests, 95% interval 8.7–20.0%)13.4% fail first time17.42024142
Sheffield (S) (rough estimate: 278 tests, 95% interval 9.8–17.8%)13.3% fail first time17.42024278
London SE (SE) (rough estimate: 143 tests, 95% interval 8.7–19.8%)13.3% fail first time17.42024143
Ilford (IG) (rough estimate: 122 tests, 95% interval 8.2–20.2%)13.1% fail first time17.42024122
Birmingham (B)13.1% fail first time17.42024766
Stevenage (SG) (rough estimate: 196 tests, 95% interval 8.8–18.2%)12.8% fail first time17.42024196
Manchester (M) (rough estimate: 260 tests, 95% interval 9.2–17.3%)12.7% fail first time17.42024260
Uxbridge (UB) (rough estimate: 284 tests, 95% interval 9.3–17.1%)12.7% fail first time17.42024284
Southampton (SO) (rough estimate: 339 tests, 95% interval 9.3–16.3%)12.4% fail first time17.42024339
Hemel Hempstead (HP) (rough estimate: 164 tests, 95% interval 8.0–18.1%)12.2% fail first time17.42024164
Bolton (BL) (rough estimate: 159 tests, 95% interval 7.3–17.2%)11.3% fail first time17.42024159
Southend-on-Sea (SS) (rough estimate: 136 tests, 95% interval 6.8–17.4%)11.0% fail first time17.42024136
Nottingham (NG)10.5% fail first time17.42024617
Bromley (BR) (rough estimate: 143 tests, 95% interval 6.5–16.6%)10.5% fail first time17.42024143

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,519 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Maserati Ghibli ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 76.5% of Maserati Ghiblis tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Maserati Ghibli · Likely compliant · 76.5 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Maserati Ghibli: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant76.5% estimate20243519

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,519 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Maserati Ghibli?

Of failed Maserati Ghibli MOTs, 29.3% were retested the same day and a further 66.1% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 2,319).

bar · Maserati Ghibli · Same-day retest · 29.3 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Maserati Ghibli: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest29.3%failed initial tests2019–20242319
Retest within 10 days66.1%failed initial tests2019–20242319
Clean MOT streak52.0%observed chains2019–20243411
Repeat advisory19.0%observed chains2019–20243411
Decreasing odometer3.0% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20243615

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,519 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Maserati Ghibli?

Maserati Ghiblis aged 5 to 8 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 13.3% of tests, against 18.6% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 2,457).

bullet · Maserati Ghibli · Low-use first-time failure · 13.3 vs 18.6 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 13.3 vs 18.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Maserati Ghibli: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure13.3%18.62019–20242457
Low-use gap-5.3percentage points8–12k miles2019–20242457

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,519 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Maserati Ghibli likely to last?

Maserati Ghiblis aged 10 are forecast to keep taking MOTs for at least 0.5 more years; the survival curve is observed only until age 10, so the true figure is likely higher.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Maserati Ghibli · Age 5 · 3.8 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Maserati Ghibli: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 53.8years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 8 (at least; observed only until age 10)1.4years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 10 (at least; observed only until age 10)0.5years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 3,519 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Maserati Ghiblis are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Maserati Ghiblis tested at ages 4 to 6, about 20 were tested at age 10 (2024, n = 612).

line · Maserati Ghibli · Age 3 · 76.4 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3: 76.4. Age 10: 19.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Maserati Ghibli: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 376.4% of age 4–6 baseline20242350
Age 490.1% of age 4–6 baseline20242773
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20243371
Age 6 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20243084
Age 789.7% of age 4–6 baseline20242760
Age 873.2% of age 4–6 baseline20242253
Age 945.1% of age 4–6 baseline20241386
Age 1019.9% of age 4–6 baseline2024612

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,519 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Maserati Ghibli fails, does it fail again?

18.5% of Maserati Ghiblis that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 15.5% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 693). The failure most likely to come back is visibility: 26.1% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Maserati Ghibli · Repeat after fail · 18.5 vs 15.5 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 18.5 vs 15.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Maserati Ghibli: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail18.5%15.52019–2024693

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,519 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Maserati Ghibli faults come together?

On Maserati Ghiblis, ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’ and steering failures turn up together 7.8 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 41).

Maserati Ghibli: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (rough estimate: 41 tests, 95% interval 5.6–10.6)7.8liftexpected joint rate202441
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 37 tests, 95% interval 4.5–8.9)6.5liftexpected joint rate202437
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension (rough estimate: 37 tests, 95% interval 4.0–7.9)5.7liftexpected joint rate202437
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 38 tests, 95% interval 3.3–6.4)4.7liftexpected joint rate202438
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 83 tests, 95% interval 3.6–5.7)4.6liftexpected joint rate202483
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 40 tests, 95% interval 3.0–5.7)4.2liftexpected joint rate202440
Brakes + Tyres (rough estimate: 148 tests, 95% interval 3.1–4.3)3.7liftexpected joint rate2024148
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 63 tests, 95% interval 2.7–4.5)3.5liftexpected joint rate202463
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 33 tests, 95% interval 2.2–4.5)3.2liftexpected joint rate202433
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility (rough estimate: 96 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.9)3.2liftexpected joint rate202496
Brakes + Visibility (rough estimate: 67 tests, 95% interval 2.4–4.0)3.1liftexpected joint rate202467
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres (rough estimate: 171 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.5)3.0liftexpected joint rate2024171
Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 189 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.2)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024189
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 29 tests, 95% interval 1.7–3.6)2.5liftexpected joint rate202429
Brakes + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)19tests with both202419
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (seen together; too few for a multiplier)19tests with both202419
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)19tests with both202419
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)18tests with both202418
Suspension + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)18tests with both202418
Suspension + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)17tests with both202417
Steering + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Brakes + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)14tests with both202414
Steering + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Road Wheels + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,519 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Maserati Ghibli had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 13 safety recall campaigns matched to the Maserati Ghibli; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Maserati Ghibli: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched13campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register3519

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 3,519 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Maserati Ghibli cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Maserati Ghiblis tested at age 5, about 13 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 10, about 19 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Maserati Ghibli: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (rough estimate: 180 tests, 95% interval 6.9–15.9%)10.6% fail first time2024180
Age 5 (rough estimate: 210 tests, 95% interval 9.0–18.1%)12.9% fail first time2024210
Age 6 (rough estimate: 323 tests, 95% interval 14.2–22.5%)18.0% fail first time2024323
Age 7 (rough estimate: 497 tests, 95% interval 13.9–20.4%)16.9% fail first time2024497
Age 8 (rough estimate: 798 tests, 95% interval 15.2–20.5%)17.7% fail first time2024798
Age 9 (rough estimate: 740 tests, 95% interval 15.4–20.9%)18.0% fail first time2024740
Age 10 (rough estimate: 610 tests, 95% interval 15.8–22.0%)18.7% fail first time2024610

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,519 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What have dealers been told about the Maserati Ghibli? (US market)

NHTSA lists 136 US technical service bulletins for the Maserati Ghibli (US market, Maserati GHIBLI, model years 2015–2020 only); a count, not a UK failure rate.

bar · Maserati Ghibli · US service bulletins · 136 vs NHTSA · NHTSA
NHTSA, US market, Maserati GHIBLI, model years 2015–2020 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Maserati Ghibli: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
US service bulletins136bulletinsNHTSANHTSA3519
Year 20151bulletinsNHTSANHTSA3519
Year 20168bulletinsNHTSANHTSA3519
Year 20174bulletinsNHTSANHTSA3519
Year 20187bulletinsNHTSANHTSA3519
Year 20195bulletinsNHTSANHTSA3519
Year 202019bulletinsNHTSANHTSA3519
Year 202114bulletinsNHTSANHTSA3519
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Further values · NHTSA
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Year 20222bulletinsNHTSANHTSA3519
Year 20234bulletinsNHTSANHTSA3519
Year 202422bulletinsNHTSANHTSA3519
Year 202540bulletinsNHTSANHTSA3519
Year 202610bulletinsNHTSANHTSA3519

Source: NHTSA, US market, Maserati GHIBLI, model years 2015–2020 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 3,519 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do owners complain about? (US market)

The most common US owner complaint about the Maserati Ghibli to NHTSA concerns transmission (not MOT-tested): 12 complaints (US market, Maserati GHIBLI, model years 2015–2020 only).

bar · Maserati Ghibli · Transmission (not MOT-tested) · 12 vs baseline · NHTSA + 2024
NHTSA, US market, Maserati GHIBLI, model years 2015–2020 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Maserati Ghibli: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA + 2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Transmission (not MOT-tested)12complaintsNHTSA + 202412
Lamps & electrical11complaintsNHTSA + 202411
Engine (not MOT-tested)10complaintsNHTSA + 202410
Brakes8complaintsNHTSA + 20248
Tyres7complaintsNHTSA + 20247
Suspension4complaintsNHTSA + 20244

Source: NHTSA, US market, Maserati GHIBLI, model years 2015–2020 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA + 2024 · n = 3,519 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the month of a Maserati Ghibli MOT matter?

Maserati Ghiblis fail first time most in April (19.8%, against 29.8% for all cars that month) and least in July (15.0%) (2024, n = 3,519).

line · Maserati Ghibli · January · 16.8 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 16.8. December: 16.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Maserati Ghibli: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January16.8% fail first time31.120241532
February16.2% fail first time30.020241467
March15.4% fail first time28.320241875
April19.8% fail first time29.820241261
May16.1% fail first time28.820241339
June16.4% fail first time28.120241587
July15% fail first time29.320241553
August15.3% fail first time29.220241435
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September17.9% fail first time28.220241834
October17.5% fail first time30.320241876
November18.3% fail first time30.620241817
December16.9% fail first time29.320241393

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,519 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Does the Maserati Ghibli fail inspections in other countries too?

no match in the other-country inspection register. 3,519 initial Maserati Ghibli tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 3,519 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 3,519 initial Maserati Ghibli tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 3,519 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Maserati Ghibli MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/maserati-ghibli/

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Maserati Ghibli MOT: quick answers

What is the Maserati Ghibli first-time MOT pass rate?

82.6% of first attempts passed in 2024 (3,519 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 3,519 primary tests: 17.36% failed first time and 84.8% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 75.3 is shown separately.