2015 Maserati Ghibli — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 4,331 MOT tests analysed for the 2015 Maserati Ghibli, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 86.3% was above the average for cars of a similar age (84.3%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 22.4% in the 120-150k group versus 11.6% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.5% | 323 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.0% | 175 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.8% | 123 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.8% | 78 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.6% | 69 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 40 |
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 | 284 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 105 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 90 |
| 4 | Wipers | 69 |
| 5 | Coil spring | 53 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 52 |
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 | 23.9% | 1,035 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.9% | 861 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.0% | 217 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.8% | 122 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.7% | 117 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.9% | 84 |
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 | 491 | 11.6% |
| 30-60k | 2,063 | 12.9% |
| 60-90k | 1,322 | 15.0% |
| 90-120k | 358 | 14.2% |
| 120-150k | 76 | 22.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 3,114 | 13.9% |
| Petrol | 1,217 | 13.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 898 | 12.4% |
| 2022 | 891 | 12.8% |
| 2023 | 889 | 14.4% |
| 2024 | 831 | 13.6% |
| 2025 | 822 | 15.6% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Ghibli
Before buying a 2015 Maserati Ghibli, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 7.5% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (7.5% 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 (4.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (2.8% 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
How many 2015 Maserati Ghiblis pass their MOT?
86.3% of the 4,331 2015 Maserati Ghibli MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Maserati Ghibli?
Tyres, recorded in 7.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.0%).
Does the 2015 Ghibli get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.6% in the 0-30k band to 22.4% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,331 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.