MASERATI QUATTROPORTE2011 · 4.2L PETROL

The Maserati Quattroporte presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean pass on 24 July 2025 at 61,168 miles with zero defects recorded. This marks two consecutive years of passing without advisories, a significant improvement over the three preceding tests that flagged recurring tyre sidewall deterioration. The trajectory suggests the previous owner addressed the underlying cause, likely replacing aged rubber and resolving whatever environmental or storage conditions were accelerating perishing. The mileage profile is notably low for a 2011 vehicle, averaging roughly 4,078 miles per year. The record shows steady, incremental accumulation: 46,410 miles in August 2021, 50,328 miles in July 2022, 54,060 miles in July 2023, 57,867 miles in July 2024, and 61,168 miles in July 2025. This consistent year-on-year increase of approximately 3,500 to 3,800 miles indicates the car has been driven regularly rather than sitting idle for extended periods, which is a positive sign for mechanical health. Low-mileage vehicles that stand unused often suffer from dried seals, flat-spotted tyres, and moisture-related corrosion, but the steady usage pattern here mitigates those concerns. The recurring theme across the 2022 and 2023 tests was tyre sidewall damage and perishing, specifically on the Nearside Front and Nearside Rear. While tyres are consumable items and these advisories are not structural risks, their repeated appearance on the same side of the vehicle warrants physical inspection. A buyer should examine all four tyres for age coding, sidewall integrity, and uneven wear patterns that could indicate tracking misalignment or suspension geometry issues. The Maserati's adaptive suspension system, including front and rear bushes, ball joints, and dampers, should be checked thoroughly given the car's performance specification and the potential for accelerated wear even at modest mileages. Beyond the tyre history, the clean 2025 result provides reassurance on braking performance, exhaust emissions, and structural integrity. A hands-on inspection should still focus on corrosion around subframes, sills, and suspension mounting points, as these high-torque grand tourers can develop hidden rust despite low recorded mileage. The brake calipers, discs, and handbrake mechanism deserve attention given the Quattroporte's weight and power output. Overall, the MOT record reflects a vehicle that has moved from a period of neglect into consistent, responsible ownership, making it a sound candidate provided the physical inspection confirms the paper trail.