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2005 Maserati Coupe

Grey Petrol 4244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,544 mi
Last recorded93,544 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Maserati Coupe42,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 BVC
MakeMaserati
ModelCoupe
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,244cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2026 93,544 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 92,497 miles

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

Fail 13 Sep 2021 92,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened around engine mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened under upper suspension arm front bush mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened under upper suspension arm front bush mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened various areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 92,419 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by upper suspension arm front mounting bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 67,548 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 91,128 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 86,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 86,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 78,483 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 78,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 70,775 miles

hand brake only just met performance requirements

Pass 18 Aug 2015 66,741 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 63,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2014 63,594 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 57,656 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 57,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 51,940 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 51,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 44,093 miles

slight play/wear in n/s/f lower ball joint not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 23 Jun 2011 44,093 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight play/wear in n/s/f lower ball joint not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 36,880 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 36,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm limit at time of test.

parking brake long (adjust).

Pass 12 Jun 2009 29,721 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 29,719 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 23,446 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 23,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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V8 BVC is a 2005 Maserati Coupe in Grey with a 4,244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V8 BVC, 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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V8 BVC is a 2005 Maserati Coupe, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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