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SS52 MAS

2003 Maserati Spyder

Black Petrol 4244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

46,602 mi
Last recorded46,602 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Maserati Spyder35,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS52 MAS
MakeMaserati
ModelSpyder
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,244cc
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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2023 46,602 miles

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

Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 46,502 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 46,430 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 46,249 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 46,012 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 46,012 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 45,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front hubs deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 45,460 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking Radiator (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front hubs deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 45,174 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 44,471 miles

Front Wipers juddering across screen

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Spacing incorrect on both number plates

Pass 19 Aug 2015 43,869 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 43,869 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 42,752 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 41,043 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both rear indicator bulbs starting to show white light

Pass 27 Sep 2013 41,043 miles

both rear indicator bulbs starting to show white light

Pass 24 Aug 2012 38,881 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 38,880 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 36,825 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 36,815 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both Front brake discs are excessively corroded on inner edges but not enough to significantly weaken the discs

Pass 30 Oct 2010 34,785 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 32,589 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/F tyre low on inner edge

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 32,586 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/S/F tyre low on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2009 25,798 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 25,798 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 19,905 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 19,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 11,747 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 2,864 miles

How Reliable is the Maserati Spyder?

Based on 7,126 MOT tests across 477 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
1,120
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
477
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 168
Steering rack gaiter split 161
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Headlamp aim too high 71
Headlamp aim too low 69
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SS52 MAS is a 2003 Maserati Spyder in Black with a 4,244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Maserati Spyder models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 35,877 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 Spyder fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SS52 MAS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Maserati Spyder typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Maserati Spyder is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SS52 MAS is a 2003 Maserati Spyder, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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