Alfa Romeo Brera
From 2,737 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Breras fare better: 2010 models pass at 78.9% vs 68.8% for 2006.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, caused 152 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 152 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 79 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 74 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 66 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 55 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 47 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 46 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 41 |
| a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded | 37 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 31 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 38.1% of Brera failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 42.4% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £152.
Fuel type matters
Petrol versions pass at 75.2% while Diesel versions pass at 69.7%, a 6 percentage point gap.
Alfa Romeo Brera on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 96 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 1 newly registered, a net loss of 95. At this rate, roughly 21.8 years until none remain. Now at 71% of its peak (2,942 in 2011 Q2).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 1,369 | 720 | +0 | -23 | -23 |
| 2025 Q2 | 1,403 | 709 | +1 | -24 | -23 |
| 2025 Q1 | 1,378 | 757 | +0 | -20 | -20 |
| 2024 Q4 | 1,412 | 743 | +0 | -29 | -29 |
| 2024 Q3 | 1,526 | 658 | +0 | -9 | -9 |
| 2024 Q2 | 1,554 | 639 | +1 | -18 | -17 |
| 2024 Q1 | 1,548 | 662 | +0 | -68 | -68 |
| 2023 Q4 | 1,604 | 674 | +0 | -7 | -7 |
7 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brera Sv Jts | Petrol | 282 | 23% |
| Brera Sv Jtdm | Diesel | 255 | 21% |
| Brera S Jts | Petrol | 227 | 18% |
| Brera Sv Jts V6 Q4 | Petrol | 147 | 12% |
| Brera S V6 Jts | Petrol | 118 | 9% |
| Brera Jtdm | Diesel | 108 | 9% |
| Brera Jts | Petrol | 106 | 9% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.9% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2009 | 76.5% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2008 | 73% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2007 | 71.5% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
1 earlier years
| 2006 | 68.8% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
Typical mileage
Half of all Breras tested had between 78,206 and 114,261 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 98,552 median miles, the Brera has 0.027 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Alfa Romeo models
| Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 75.7% |
| Alfa Romeo Mito | 72.1% |
| Alfa Romeo Giulia | 90% |
| Alfa Romeo 159 | 68.1% |
| Alfa Romeo Spider | 75.9% |
Common questions
What is the Alfa Romeo Brera MOT pass rate?
The Alfa Romeo Brera has a 73.2% MOT pass rate based on 2,737 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Alfa Romeo Brera?
The most common MOT failure on the Alfa Romeo Brera is a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, which caused 152 failures. Other common issues include parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
How many Alfa Romeo Breras are on UK roads?
There are 1,369 Alfa Romeo Breras currently licensed on UK roads, with 720 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Alfa Romeo Brera at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Alfa Romeo Brera is 98,552 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 78,206 and 114,261 miles.
Buying a used Brera?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 73.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £152 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 38.1% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.