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DU59 VBP

2009 Alfa Romeo Brera

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,904 mi
Last recorded103,904 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera60,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 VBP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 103,904 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front + rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 100,162 miles

Coolant leak ()

front subframe lightly corroded

general rear corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2024 100,162 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak ()

front subframe lightly corroded

general rear corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2023 96,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 92,247 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 89,209 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 89,208 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 87,101 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 83,254 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 80,639 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 77,273 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 77,270 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 73,523 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 73,513 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke 2.65% (7.4.B.3a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 67,786 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 61,579 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 45,020 miles

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

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

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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DU59 VBP is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DU59 VBP, 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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DU59 VBP is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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