2006 Maserati Quattroporte 4.2L Petrol · RX06 KZM
2006 Maserati Quattroporte (4.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 69,031 miles. MOT expired on 31 May 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MASERATI QUATTROPORTE
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 May 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,031 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX06 KZM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/10/2025
- 69,031 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
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RX06 KZM MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (RX06 KZM) between December 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected suspension system failure illuminated (5.3.5”; “Service brake excessively binding both rears binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Driver's airbag obviously inoperative air bag failure illuminated (7.1.5 (c))”.
RX06 KZM Mileage History
- 14/12/202167,960 mi
- 17/12/202167,962 mi+2 mi
- 02/06/202369,030 mi+1,068 mi
- 28/10/202569,031 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 277 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Maserati Maserati Quattroporte (M139)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Cam Variator Failure (Cold Start Rattle)Serious
A known fault on the Ferrari-derived 4.2-litre V8 and early wet-sump 4.7-litre V8 (F136 family): the cam variators lack adequate check-valve protection, so oil drains off when the car stands and the variators rattle for a couple of seconds on cold start. Maserati never addressed the root cause on early cars; the fix is to add reed valves, and the 4.7 was updated in 2011. Left alone, the rattle can progress to timing concerns and cam-cap damage. A cold-start listening test is the simplest and cheapest check before viewing.
- DuoSelect Clutch WearSerious
The DuoSelect robotised manual, fitted to 2003–2007 cars, is hard on its clutch, especially in city traffic, slow reversing or when pulling away on hills. Typical clutch life is 20,000–30,000 miles, shortened further by creeping in automatic mode, and a clutch job normally includes the flywheel. The F1 actuation pump and gear-shift actuators are separate known failure points, and a whine when pulling away can indicate input-shaft-bearing wear in the clutch housing. Maserati's SD3 diagnostic tool reads remaining clutch life and kiss-point settings, so a specialist readout is worth asking for.
- Engine Oil Leaks (Valve Cover Gaskets and Timing Case)Moderate
Both the dry-sump 4.2 and wet-sump 4.7 Ferrari-derived V8s commonly seep oil from the valve-cover gaskets and around the timing case as they age. The leaks are awkward to reach: the valve covers are not quick to remove, and oil cooler lines and gaskets at the rear of the engine can also weep once the manifold area is exposed. Minor seepage is common and manageable, but fresh oil film around the cylinder heads or under the engine should not be ignored, since oil reaching hot components or the exhaust is a fire risk and leaks worsen with mileage.
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