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S12 SHM

2005 Maserati Coupe

Blue Petrol 4244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,811 mi
Last recorded73,811 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Maserati Coupe42,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 SHM
MakeMaserati
ModelCoupe
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,244cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2025 73,811 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 73,049 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 13 Nov 2023 72,311 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 71,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 68,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 68,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 68,430 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 265/35x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake effort low 16%

Pass 17 Aug 2020 66,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 65,291 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 63,186 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 63,184 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 62,807 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 60,643 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 60,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 58,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 53,688 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 51,579 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

body damage.

oil level on min.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 49,343 miles

slight body damage.

slight oil leak.

Fail 6 Jul 2011 49,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

slight body damage.

slight oil leak.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 45,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 37,307 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 33,040 miles

How Reliable is the Maserati Coupe?

Based on 16,344 MOT tests across 1,005 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
1,826
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,005
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 514
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 418
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 376
Headlamp aim too low 199
Headlamp aim too high 175
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S12 SHM is a 2005 Maserati Coupe in Blue with a 4,244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Maserati Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 42,851 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Maserati Coupe fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 514 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S12 SHM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Maserati Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Maserati Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S12 SHM is a 2005 Maserati Coupe, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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