Alfa Romeo Brera MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Alfa Romeo Brera. Check any Brera by registration number below.

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73.4%

Avg Pass Rate

-9.6%

vs Alfa Romeo Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Alfa Romeo Brera — MOT Reliability Overview

The Alfa Romeo Brera has an average MOT pass rate of 73.4%, which is 9.6 percentage points below the Alfa Romeo brand average of 82.9%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Brera on the road.

The most common reasons a Alfa Romeo Brera fails its MOT are a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. If you are preparing your Brera for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Alfa Romeo Brera, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Alfa Romeo Brera performs at MOT across different model years.

2011

Based on 57 vehicles

82.5%Good

Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

18.2%

2010

Based on 268 vehicles

76.5%Good

Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

15.8%

2009

Based on 1,129 vehicles

73.3%Average

Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

24.1%

2008

Based on 1,316 vehicles

75.0%Good

Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

18.6%

2007

Based on 1,005 vehicles

65.2%Average

Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

Dangerous Defects

5.9%

Retest Rate

26.3%

2006

Based on 1,016 vehicles

67.5%Average

Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

23.3%

0

Based on 2,492 vehicles

73.6%Average

Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

Mileage at 5yr

94k mi

Top MOT Failures — Alfa Romeo Brera

The most common reasons a Alfa Romeo Brera fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

3.5%

Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake

2.6%

Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement

2.0%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

1.8%

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

1.6%

Alfa Romeo Brera Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Offside

8.8%

Front Nearside

3.5%

Front Offside

3.5%

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Alfa Romeo Brera

Alfa Romeo Brera — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Alfa Romeo Brera MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Alfa Romeo Brera?

The average MOT pass rate for the Alfa Romeo Brera is 73.4% compared to the Alfa Romeo average of 82.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Alfa Romeo Brera?

The most common MOT failures on the Alfa Romeo Brera are: A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (3.5%), Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake (2.6%), Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement (2.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Alfa Romeo Brera reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 73.4%, the Alfa Romeo Brera is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Alfa Romeo Brera?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Alfa Romeo Brera?

Typical mileage for the Alfa Romeo Brera: 93,583 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Brera to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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