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2009 Maserati Quattroporte: common problems and MOT failures

What MOT testers find on the Maserati Quattroporte first registered in 2009: we looked at the 277 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: there were only 277 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

277MOTs of 2009 cars, done in 2023–2025
80%pass first time (all 2009 cars: 59%)
4,000typical miles a year
26%had suspension flagged

Common 2009 Maserati Quattroporte MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2009 Maserati Quattroporte MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    26% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Tyres
    25% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Brakes
    16% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Lights and electrics
    9% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    7% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

  • Oil and fluid leaks
    4% of testsRough price £80–£600

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2009 Maserati Quattroporte

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

  1. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?

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Other years

Every year of the Maserati Quattroporte compared

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2022–Too few tests
2021–Too few tests
2019–Too few tests
2018184Tyres 38%
2017223Tyres 34%
2016371Tyres 30%
2015438Tyres 28%
2014374Tyres 32%
2013–Too few tests
2012–Too few tests
2011–Too few tests
2010130Tyres 29%
2008333Suspension 24%
2007469Tyres 27%
2006289Suspension 24%
2005213Brakes 23%
2004151Brakes 25%
2000–Too few tests
1999–Too few tests
1997–Too few tests

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Maserati Quattroporte cars first registered in 2009. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score