Diesel Maserati Ghibli: MOT pass rate
84.1% of diesel Maserati Ghiblis pass the MOT first time, measured across 2,270 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 62,548.
Diesel against the other Maserati Ghibli versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 84.1% | 2,270 |
| Petrol | 85.8% | 1,068 |
| All Maserati Ghibli | 84.6% | 3,338 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
Diesels carry DPFs, EGR valves and stricter smoke limits, so emissions and exhaust faults account for failures petrol cars never see.
On the Maserati Ghibli specifically, petrol is the strongest at 85.8%, and this diesel version sits 0.5 points below the 84.6% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
There is little to choose between fuel types on this model, so decide on running costs and mileage rather than MOT record. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average diesel Maserati Ghibli had covered 62,548 miles at test, against 45,796 for the petrol. That is around average, so condition and service history will tell you more than the odometer does.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the Maserati Ghibli page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other Maserati Ghibli fuel types
- Petrol Maserati Ghibli - 85.8%