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DE56 VEL

2006 Alfa Romeo Brera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,680 mi
Last recorded115,680 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera68,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 VEL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2025 115,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 112,475 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 107,474 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 103,882 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 101,351 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 13 Feb 2020 99,769 miles

Front Subframe covered in under seal

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Undersill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 99,755 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Undersill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 97,057 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 96,578 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 93,989 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front sub frame sure face corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2017 93,939 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2016 87,162 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn inner edges

chip(s) in windscreen

Fail 24 Oct 2016 87,162 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn inner edges

chip(s) in windscreen

Pass 29 Oct 2015 79,570 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 73,217 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 56,734 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 56,671 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 50,219 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Small chips in screen.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 41,508 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 22,960 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 17,479 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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DE56 VEL is a 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DE56 VEL, 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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DE56 VEL is a 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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