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Maserati Quattroporte 5th gen built around 2007: not enough MOT data yet

We've only seen a handful of Maserati Quattroporte 5th gen models built around 2007 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.

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No reliability rating: not enough tests to rate2003-2012SaloonPETROL

Based on 637 tests of Quattroporte models registered 2003-2012.

5th gen fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
8220.7%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
11219.6%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
12518.4%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
16526.1%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
7618.4%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
7726.0%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 18 years old.

How the Quattroporte 5th gen compares

At each age below, see how the Quattroporte 5th gen holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 165 tests across 1 Maserati models, built around 2007 (18 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateMaserati average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
8220.7%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
11219.6%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
12518.4%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
16526.1%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
7618.4%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
7726.0%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.

Independent inspection

High priority

Have an independent specialist inspect the car before you commit.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension springs

Worth checking

Check ride height is even side-to-side and look for cracked or rusted coils.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Other saloons to compare

Other saloons, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the Quattroporte 5th gen.

  1. 1

    Mercedes-Benz S-Class

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    20.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    8.5%
    Dangerous
    6.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    74.5%

    Lower fail rate: 20.5%, against 26.1% for the Maserati Quattroporte 5th gen, both built around 2007.

    5 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    1,214 MOT tests on cars built around 2007

  2. 2

    Mercedes-Benz E-Class

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    23.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    7.5%
    Dangerous
    7.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    79.9%

    Lower fail rate: 23.4%, against 26.1% for the Maserati Quattroporte 5th gen, both built around 2007.

    10 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    5,172 MOT tests on cars built around 2007

  3. 3

    Jaguar XJ

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    24%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    9.1%
    Dangerous
    5.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    93.8%

    Lower fail rate: 24.0%, against 26.1% for the Maserati Quattroporte 5th gen, both built around 2007.

    5 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    1,389 MOT tests on cars built around 2007

  4. 4

    BMW 5 Series

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    24.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    8.7%
    Dangerous
    7.4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    82.6%

    Fewer fails still not passed 3 days later: 8.7%, against 13.9% for the Maserati Quattroporte 5th gen.

    12 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    8,265 MOT tests on cars built around 2007

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Maserati Quattroporte.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

23 recalls in all

6 of the 23 Quattroporte 5th gen recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 1 Critical
  • 5 more

Top concerns

  • Loss of vehicle control
  • Seatbelt warning buzzer may not sound
  • Front suspension arm could fail.

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

How Quattroporte 5th gen cars have aged

How Quattroporte 5th gen cars have aged

How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.

0%10%20%30%1214161820Age at MOTBuilt around 2009, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 16.2% (68 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2009, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 24.6% (69 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2009, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 14.8% (61 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2009, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 18.0% (61 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2009, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 18.9% (53 tests, 2025 data)2009Built around 2008, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 17.4% (86 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2008, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 16.0% (81 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2008, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 19.5% (87 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2008, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 22.1% (77 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2008, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 19.4% (67 tests, 2025 data)2008Built around 2007, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 21.7% (143 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2007, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 27.3% (143 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2007, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 19.2% (120 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2007, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 21.6% (111 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2007, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 23.4% (107 tests, 2025 data)2007Built around 2006, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 22.8% (79 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2006, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 17.9% (67 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2006, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 14.3% (56 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2006, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 19.6% (51 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2006, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 23.1% (52 tests, 2025 data)2006Built around 2005, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 23.8% (84 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2005, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 20.6% (63 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2005, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 13.3% (60 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2005, 20 years old at the time of MOT: 23.5% (51 tests, 2025 data)2005
First registered around 2009First registered around 2008First registered around 2007First registered around 2006
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Most common issues on Maserati Quattroportes of this age

This list covers every Maserati Quattroporte built around 2007, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the 5th gen on its own.

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    17.0%
    Advisory: 33Fail: 7 (18% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    9.1%
    Advisory: 22Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    8.5%
    Advisory: 20Fail: 7 (26% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Coil spring corroded

    7.9%
    Advisory: 21Fail: 3 (13% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    7.3%
    Advisory: 13Fail: 6 (32% of the times it was found)

Based on 165 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2007 (18 years old), the Maserati Quattroporte 5th gen (2003-2012) fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 165 18-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 637 MOT tests on Maserati Quattroportes first registered between 2003-2012. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.