2018 Maserati Levante S Auto 3.0L Petrol · LN18 TGF

The Maserati Levante S currently holds an expired MOT certificate after failing its most recent test on 29 May 2026 at 65,467 miles. The maintenance trend is clearly worsening. Four consecutive passes between 2022 and 2025 suggest the car was kept in reasonable order, but the 2026 failure exposes a sudden deterioration in basic tyre condition that points to neglected routine inspection. Both front tyres were found with cuts deep enough to expose the ply or cords, a serious structural failure of the tyre carcass that risks a high-speed blowout. The inner edges of both front tyres were also worn close to the legal limit, indicating the owner deferred replacement well past the safe threshold. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 8,183 miles per year. The record shows a steady climb from 9,432 miles in May 2022 to 53,234 miles by May 2025, then a sharp jump of 12,233 miles in the final twelve months leading to the 2026 failure. That spike in use without corresponding tyre maintenance is telling. The car appears to have been driven harder in its most recent year while upkeep was allowed to slip. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension geometry and steering components. Inner-edge tyre wear on both fronts suggests toe misalignment or worn suspension bushes and track rod ends, issues the MOT did not flag directly but which commonly cause that wear pattern. The exposed ply in both front tyres means the wheels may have been driven while flat or kerb-damaged, potentially bending rims or damaging tyre sidewalls internally. Check the inner wheel arches for fresh kerb scoring and have the tracking measured on a four-wheel alignment rig. The rear braking system also warrants closer attention. In the May 2024 test at 33,588 miles, the tester flagged rear brake pads wearing thin and both rear inner brake discs worn, pitted, or scored. With an additional 31,879 miles covered since that inspection, the rear braking components are well past due for measurement. Expect the discs to be below minimum thickness and the pads to be at or beyond their wear indicators. Budget for a full rear brake overhaul, including caliper slide pins and handbrake shoes where fitted, before considering the car roadworthy.