2014 MASERATI GHIBLI3.0L Diesel

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the MOT history reveals a consistent trend of deferred maintenance regarding braking components. While the most recent test in November 2021 at 57,667 miles passed, the tester flagged recurring pitting and scoring on both front and rear brake discs. This specific defect has appeared in every annual inspection back to 2018, indicating that previous owners consistently replaced these components only when they reached a legal failure threshold rather than performing preventative replacements. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per year. There is a significant gap in data between the November 2021 test at 57,667 miles and the current date of July 2026, meaning the vehicle has not been tested in nearly five years. This low annual usage often correlates with less mechanical wear on the drivetrain, but it also increases the risk of rubber-based components degrading or fluid absorbing moisture due to long stationary periods, which likely explains the surface corrosion on the brake rotors seen in the records. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system, as the persistent pitting on the discs suggests the car may have sat for long periods, allowing rust to etch the metal surfaces. Attention should also be paid to the tyres; the record shows multiple advisories for wear reaching legal limits in 2018, 2019, and 2021. Given the elapsed time since the last MOT, the age of the rubber and the condition of the sidewalls are now more critical than tread depth, as low-mile tyres often become brittle regardless of use.