2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Alfa Romeo Brera MOT pass rate and common faults

397 MOT tests in 2024. 68.3% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

117Well above average
Passed first time68.3%
Failed or needed repairs31.7%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 397 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.1%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.8%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.0%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.5%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.3%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    10 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  8. Position lamp: not working1.5%
  9. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.5%
  10. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed1.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics13.4%
  2. Brakes13.1%
  3. Suspension12.1%
  4. Emissions & leaks10.3%
  5. Body & chassis8.1%
  6. Tyres7.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%
  8. Steering0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.1%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases9.8%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.8%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened7.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera?

In 2024, 68.3% of 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera cars passed their MOT first time, across 397 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 117, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).