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BK09 VKB

2009 Alfa Romeo Brera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,706 mi
Last recorded110,706 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera60,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 VKB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 110,706 miles

Advise internal headlight adjuster notchy in operation... investigation advised...

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

Front Advise Both of the front wipers are starting to lightly smear across the windscreen...

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting broken... (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 110,700 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear exhaust bracket broken

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 105,898 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 105,898 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 105,892 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb possibly not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 98,493 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 94,839 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 94,336 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 93,683 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 93,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light unit has heavy condensation

Pass 4 May 2018 83,031 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear light unit condensation

Offside Front wiper poor

Pass 2 May 2017 74,716 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 67,920 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 67,918 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 59,674 miles

front and rear brake pads low

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 May 2014 52,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 47,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2013 47,164 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2012 39,688 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 36,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BK09 VKB is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BK09 VKB, 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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BK09 VKB is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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