2015 Maserati Quattroporte 3.0L Diesel · SK65 AEY

A single dangerous failure on the front offside tyre during the June 2026 test punctuates an otherwise unblemished DVSA history for this Maserati Quattroporte, with the vehicle having returned a clean pass just two weeks later on 6 July 2026 following rectification. The previous three tests in February 2025, December 2023 and December 2022 all returned clean passes with zero advisories, which suggests that the tyre and brake pad wear recorded on 22 June 2026 was the result of a relatively sudden event rather than a long-running pattern of neglect. Nevertheless, the simultaneous failure across both rear tyres, both rear brake pads and one front tyre within a single test warrants caution, as it indicates that consumable monitoring may not have been rigorously maintained in the months preceding that inspection. The immediate clean pass confirms the defects were addressed, but the cluster of tyre wear advisories on matching edges points to an alignment or suspension geometry concern worth investigating before purchase. With 87,853 miles recorded across eleven years, this Quattroporte is accumulating roughly 7,987 miles annually, which sits squarely within the typical usage band for a luxury saloon of its age. There are no multi-year lay-up periods evident in the testing record, as MOTs were consistently completed every twelve to fourteen months, suggesting the vehicle has remained in regular service rather than being stored and recommissioned. That continuity of use is mechanically reassuring, because long periods of standing are notorious for prematurely ageing suspension bushes, coil springs, brake calipers and drive belts through corrosion and fluid degradation. Equally, the steady annual mileage points to predictable wear on major drivetrain consumables, although given the performance specification of the Quattroporte, components such as the brake discs, dual-mass flywheel and tyres are likely to require more frequent replacement than those on a mainstream saloon of equivalent age. Given the rear brake pad advisory and the edge wear noted on both rear tyres, a prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the rear braking system and rear suspension geometry on any test drive. Listen for any binding or dragging sensation from the rear calipers when releasing the accelerator, and check for uneven pad transfer to the rear discs, which would confirm sticking slider mechanisms. On the road, the car should track straight without pulling to one side under braking, and any judder through the pedal when coming to a stop from higher speeds would suggest warped rear or front discs. The edge wear on the rear tyres, paired with the dangerous tread depth recorded on the front offside, also points to a possible camber or tracking issue, so inspect the inner and outer shoulders of all four tyres for feathering or stepped wear, and verify that the steering wheel returns cleanly to centre after cornering. Beyond the flagged components, the Quattroporte's Italian construction places specific demands on its underbody and running gear that merit inspection even though the MOT record shows no corrosion advisories. Check the front lower suspension arms, anti-roll bar drop links and thrust arms for any knocking or clonks over uneven surfaces, as these bushes are known to wear prematurely on this platform. Listen for any timing chain rattle on cold start, particularly from the twin-turbo V6 or V8 depending on variant, and confirm there are no fluid residues beneath the car indicating power steering, coolant or differential leaks. Finally, ensure all warning lamps extinguish promptly after ignition and that the transmission changes smoothly without hesitation, as the ZF automatic unit fitted to this model is sensitive to fluid condition and any flaring between ratios would suggest deferred servicing.