2009 Maserati Quattroporte 4.7L Petrol · SN59 CHG

This 2009 Maserati Quattroporte presents a stable and currently sound roadworthiness profile. The most recent test, conducted on 3 October 2025 at 49,013 miles, passed with zero defects recorded, indicating no active mechanical or structural concerns at that time. The maintenance trend is clearly improving. A previous failure on 21 October 2022 for an electronic parking brake malfunction was addressed, and a 2023 advisory regarding low rear parking brake effort appears to have been rectified, as subsequent tests show no recurrence of parking brake defects. There is no pattern of worsening or chronic unresolved faults. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a vehicle of this age. Between the October 2022 test at 40,118 miles and the October 2025 test at 49,013 miles, the vehicle covered just 8,895 miles over three years, averaging under 3,000 miles annually. This suggests either very light use or extended periods of inactivity. Such low annual mileage can preserve mechanical components but also raises the risk of deterioration from standing, including dried-out rubber seals, tyre flat-spotting, and moisture-related corrosion in brake lines or the exhaust system. Despite the clean recent record, a pre-purchase inspection should focus on the rear braking system. The 2023 advisory for low rear parking brake effort, even though later tests passed, points to a potential weakness in the rear calipers, parking brake cables, or brake shoe mechanism. A technician should verify that the rear calipers are not binding and that the parking brake achieves adequate holding force on a gradient. The electronic parking brake actuator and its associated wiring loom should also be interrogated for fault codes, given the 2022 failure on the same system. The underbody and suspension mounts warrant close scrutiny. Long periods of standing can cause rubber suspension bushes and subframe mounts to perish, and low mileage does not eliminate age-related corrosion on a seventeen-year-old vehicle. Inspect the inner wing arches, sills, and floor pan for structural rust, paying particular attention to the exhaust system for corrosion-related leaks. While the MOT record is reassuringly clean, the combination of age and low use demands a thorough physical inspection to confirm that no latent deterioration has developed since the October 2025 test.