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2017 Maserati Levante D V6 Auto: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2017 Maserati Levante D V6 Autos, from 589 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

589MOT tests in 2025
82%pass first time (all 2017 cars: 78%)
7,500typical miles a year
10.2×the usual rate for steering rack inner joints

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2017 Maserati Levante D V6 Autos than on all cars registered in 2017.

  • Steering rack inner joints10.2× usual
    Maserati Levante D V6 Auto
    6.1% All 2017 cars
    0.6%

    Failed outright at MOT: 0%, against 0% of all 2017 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £100–£450 our estimate

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

  • Track rod ends2.6× usual
    Maserati Levante D V6 Auto
    5.1% All 2017 cars
    2%

    Failed outright at MOT: 0.3%, against 0.9% of all 2017 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £50–£150 (one end, plus about £30–£50 if it needs a wheel alignment) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

By area

The share of 2017 Maserati Levante D V6 Auto MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Tyres
    31% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Brakes
    21% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Suspension
    14% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Steering
    7% of testsRough price £100–£450

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Feel for play or knocking when turning.

  • Oil and fluid leaks
    6% of testsRough price £80–£600

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

  • Lights and electrics
    5% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

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Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2017 Maserati Levante D V6 Autos registered in 2017. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score