2010 Maserati Granturismo 4.2L Petrol · EU10 EJE

A pattern of attention to tyre condition at the front axle, alongside a fluid leak noted at the rear, defines the mechanical picture of this 2010 Maserati GranTurismo over the recent MOT cycles. The 2025 test initially recorded a Major failure for an offside front tyre fouling another component, but a retest on the same day produced a Pass once the issue was resolved. The advisories that accompanied both the failure and the retest are significant for a prospective buyer: both front inner tyres were worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edges, suggesting an alignment or suspension geometry concern rather than simple rubber wear, while the rear of the vehicle showed a fluid leak deemed not yet excessive. Earlier tests in 2020, 2022, and 2023 returned entirely clean results with no advisories, indicating the recent tyre wear and fluid loss represent a deterioration rather than a long-standing condition. The single advisory-free history through 2023 followed by these 2025 advisories points to components now reaching the end of their service life. Against an age of roughly sixteen years, the recorded 45,502 miles equates to an average annual accumulation of around 2,800 miles, which is markedly low for any road car and particularly low for a vehicle of this class. Testing intervals show a gap between March 2019 and October 2020, and another stretch between May 2023 and October 2025, during which mileage data is absent from the DVSA record. The 2020 test produced a straightforward failure for insufficient windscreen washer fluid, an item frequently linked to infrequent use, and while low annual mileage can preserve engines and drivetrains from wear, it also tends to accelerate degradation of rubber components, brake discs through corrosion, and brake fluid through moisture absorption, as well as bringing the risk of seals drying out. The rear fluid leak recorded in 2025 is consistent with this pattern, as aged hydraulic or differential fluid seals can weep when a car sees only short, infrequent journeys. For a prospective buyer, the priority mechanical items to investigate are the front inner tyres and any underlying geometry fault that caused them to wear on their edges. Uneven shoulder wear of that nature typically traces to worn suspension bushes, droplinks, wishbone bushes, or top mount bearings rather than simple misalignment, so the front end should be inspected with the wheel raised to check for play in the suspension linkages and the steering rack gaiters. A test drive should focus on any pulling to one side under braking, a knocking or clonking from the front over uneven surfaces, and vague or wandering steering, all of which would suggest the geometry is actively disturbing the tyres. Given the Maserati GranTurismo uses adaptive dampers, any warning lights on the dashboard relating to suspension or ride height should be treated as serious until proven otherwise. The rear fluid leak flagged in 2025 warrants direct identification before purchase, as the advisory alone does not specify whether the source is brake fluid, differential oil, or coolant. The underside should be inspected with the vehicle raised so the rear axle area, brake calipers, flexible brake hoses, and any visible differential or power steering lines can be examined for fresh residue. On a road test, the buyer should listen for any binding or grinding from the rear brakes, which would indicate a seized caliper exacerbating fluid loss, and confirm that the brake pedal feels firm without excessive travel or sponginess. Tyres showing uneven inner-edge consumption should be replaced in matching pairs on the same axle regardless of remaining tread depth, and a four-wheel alignment printout obtained from any specialist to confirm the camber readings are within tolerance will help establish whether the wear was a one-off event or symptomatic of worn suspension hardware.