Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2012 Maserati Granturismo?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2012 Maserati Granturismo?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2012 Maserati Granturismo?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2012 Maserati Granturismo vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

31% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2012 Maserati Granturismo reliable?

Based on MOT data from 170 vehicles, the 2012 Maserati Granturismo has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2012 Maserati Granturismo?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2012 Maserati Granturismo are: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (37.4% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (37.4% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (27.3% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2012 Maserati Granturismo?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Maserati Granturismo (2012)

170 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.7% first-time pass rate

2012 Maserati Granturismo

CarHunch analysed 170 real MOT records for the 2012 Maserati Granturismo. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2012 Maserati GranTurismo has an 88.7% first-time pass rate, well above the UK average of 80%, which is genuinely reassuring—but the fact that 31.2% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point is a serious red flag for potential buyers, suggesting electrics, brakes or suspension issues are lurking in the background. The median mileage of 29,340 miles for a 12-year-old car is unusually low, hinting these are cherished weekend machines rather than daily drivers, which partially explains the strong pass rate; however, the 1.39 average failures per test and 7.2 advisories per vehicle show that when these cars do fail, they rack up multiple issues.

Before committing to a GranTurismo, get a full pre-purchase inspection by a specialist marque garage—the high advisory count suggests deferred maintenance and wear items are common, and the 31% dangerous defect history means you need eyes on the safety-critical systems before you buy.

We have limited data for the 2012 Maserati Granturismo — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

88.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

31.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.39

Over 11 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

29k

Middle half: 22k–40k

For context

These stats describe 170 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 170 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 37.4%

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Other issues 24.9%

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay · Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Brake wear 12%

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Parking brake: efficiency below requirements · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2012.

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Based on MOT data from 170 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 31.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2012 Maserati Granturismo vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

29,340

typical

21,623

low mileage

40,242

high mileage

Half of all 2012 Maserati Granturismo vehicles fall between 21,623 and 40,242 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 21,623 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 21,623–40,242 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2012 Maserati Granturismos sit.

⚠ Over 54,326 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2012 Maserati Granturismo — Still on the Road

Almost all 2012 Maserati Granturismos are still on the road.

Strong survival — 140 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 92% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.39

Avg failures per vehicle

7.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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