2017 Maserati Levante D V6 Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 3,384 MOT tests analysed for the 2017 Maserati Levante D V6 Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and visibility. Its pass rate of 87.9% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (87.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 16.6% in the 90-120k group versus 9.2% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.1% | 241 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.6% | 89 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.3% | 79 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 63 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 51 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.9% | 29 |
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 | 173 |
| 2 | Wipers | 92 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 71 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 49 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 46 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 41 |
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 | 21.2% | 718 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.8% | 669 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.6% | 224 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 5.3% | 178 |
| 5 | Suspension | 4.3% | 146 |
| 6 | Steering | 3.0% | 101 |
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 | 576 | 9.2% |
| 30-60k | 1,879 | 11.9% |
| 60-90k | 760 | 14.2% |
| 90-120k | 139 | 16.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 699 | 11.3% |
| 2022 | 693 | 12.0% |
| 2023 | 668 | 11.5% |
| 2024 | 655 | 11.9% |
| 2025 | 669 | 13.9% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Levante D V6 Auto
Before buying a 2017 Maserati Levante D V6 Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 7.1% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (7.1% 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 (2.6% 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 (2.3% 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 2017 Maserati Levante D V6 Autos pass their MOT?
87.9% of the 3,384 2017 Maserati Levante D V6 Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Maserati Levante D V6 Auto?
Tyres, recorded in 7.1% of tests, followed by brakes (2.6%).
Does the 2017 Levante D V6 Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.2% in the 0-30k band to 16.6% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,384 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.