2012 Maserati Quattroporte 4.2L Petrol · LK62 AFA

A history of clean passes is punctuated by a significant safety failure in October 2024, where the vehicle was flagged for dangerous defects across both the braking system and tyre structural integrity. While the most recent test on 15 October 2025 was completed without any defects or advisories, the severity of the 2024 failures suggests a period of critical component degradation. The transition from a clean 2023 record to multiple dangerous failures in 2024, followed by a clean pass in 2025, indicates a cycle of sudden deterioration followed by corrective repair. The recorded mileage of 40,838 miles is notably low for a fourteen year old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,917 miles per year. Such a low rate of accumulation often indicates the vehicle has spent extended periods stationary. Mechanically, this usage profile increases the likelihood of components failing due to age and lack of use rather than wear and tear, which is consistent with the structural tyre failure and parking brake inefficiency recorded in the history. Attention must be paid to the braking system given the previous dangerous failure regarding parking brake efficiency and front axle imbalance. During a test drive, the buyer should verify that the parking brake holds the vehicle securely on an incline and that there is no steering pull or judder under firm braking, which would indicate lingering issues with brake balance or caliper operation. The structural failure of both front inner tyres in 2024, combined with rear tyre wear advisories in 2022, necessitates a close inspection of the current tyre sidewalls and treads for any signs of cracking or uneven wear. The buyer should also ensure the windscreen wipers operate smoothly and clear the glass without streaking, following the major failure recorded in late 2024.