2016 Maserati Quattroporte 3.0L Diesel · R17 UAS

The Maserati Quattroporte holds a current MOT valid from 26 November 2025, passing at 47,873 miles with minor advisories for thin front brake pads and a nearside rear child seat restricting the adult belt inspection. The maintenance trend over the past three years is mixed but broadly stable. A serious defect in November 2023, a leaking nearside rear shock absorber, was rectified before the retest a week later. The vehicle then passed cleanly in November 2024, only to fail a week later on both rear tyres below 1.6mm, indicating a lapse in basic tyre upkeep. The most recent test shows the car is fundamentally sound but requires close monitoring of front brake pad wear. The annual mileage sits at roughly 4,787 miles, which is exceptionally low for a 2016 vehicle. Between November 2023 at 41,253 miles and November 2024 at 44,622 miles, the car covered 3,369 miles in a full year. The mileage then plateaued entirely, recording 47,873 miles in November 2025, identical to the figure logged eight months earlier in March 2026. This suggests the vehicle has been largely stationary since late 2025, a pattern consistent with long-term storage rather than daily use. Extended standing can cause flat-spotted tyres, brake disc surface corrosion, and dried-out rubber seals, all of which demand careful physical inspection. Buyers should focus on the rear suspension and braking components during a pre-purchase inspection. The 2023 shock absorber failure points to potential wear in the remaining rear damper and its top mount, so a bounce test and visual check for fresh fluid residue are essential. The rear tyres failed with minimal warning, meaning the current rubber should be measured for uneven wear and age-related cracking, particularly if the car has sat unused. Front brake pads were flagged as thin at the last test, so disc lip depth and caliper slide pin function need verifying. A full underbody inspection for corrosion on subframes, brake lines, and exhaust mountings is strongly recommended given the low mileage and storage risk.