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6561 U

2009 Alfa Romeo Brera

Black Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,367 mi
Last recorded88,367 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera60,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration6561 U
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 88,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 84,830 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) free play ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread shoulder and cracking on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread shoulder and cracking on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced condensation in lamp (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 84,828 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) free play ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread shoulder and cracking on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread shoulder and cracking on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced condensation in lamp (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 82,202 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 82,202 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Aftermarket HID kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 79,142 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 79,142 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure to joint housing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 75,514 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 75,234 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 71,430 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 65,832 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 65,832 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 57,294 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 57,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 52,786 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 52,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 51,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 46,104 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 34,142 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 25,708 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 21,035 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Brera?

Based on 52,180 MOT tests across 3,142 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
4,824
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
3,142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,905
coil spring broken 1,148
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 717
brake binding 519
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6561 U is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera in Black with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 60,062 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Brera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,905 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 6561 U, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Brera typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Alfa Romeo Brera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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6561 U is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 26 August 2009.

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