2016 Maserati Ghibli MOT pass rate: 84.1% (2,321 tests)
Is the 2016 Ghibli getting worse?
Pass rate of 2016-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 85.8% +2.6 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 84.3% +3.1 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 82.2% +2.6 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2016 Ghibli
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 298 | 44.0% |
| 2 | Brakes | 112 | 16.5% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 88 | 13.0% |
| 4 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 62 | 9.2% |
| 5 | Visibility | 46 | 6.8% |
| 6 | Suspension | 33 | 4.9% |
All Ghibli years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1,816 | 83.6% | +7.7 pts | 68,511 |
| 2015 | 2,232 | 83.7% | +4.9 pts | 60,455 |
| 2016 (this page) | 2,321 | 84.1% | +2.8 pts | 55,305 |
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FAQs
Is a 2016 Maserati Ghibli reliable?
2016-registered examples passed 84.1% of their MOT tests (2,321 tests, 2023–2025), +2.8 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 10 years old with a median 55,305 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2016 Ghibli?
The median tested example shows 55,305 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2016 Ghibli?
In this cohort petrols pass 86.5% of tests against 83.3% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.