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DE06 XEA

2006 Alfa Romeo Brera

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

108,079 mi
Last recorded108,079 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera68,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 XEA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 108,079 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2025 108,077 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 104,505 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 104,505 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 96,188 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 88,496 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 23 May 2022 88,496 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 81,441 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2021 81,439 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 76,294 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 67,932 miles

Offside Rear handbrake only just meets requirement

Pass 29 May 2018 62,189 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 57,438 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 53,187 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 47,593 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 44,141 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 39,670 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 33,135 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 28,073 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 22,489 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 17,798 miles

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

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

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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DE06 XEA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 68,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE06 XEA, 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 20 years old, this Alfa Romeo Brera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DE06 XEA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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