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DY09 XXS

2009 Alfa Romeo Brera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,517 mi
Last recorded123,517 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera60,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 XXS
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 123,517 miles

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2025 122,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 122,162 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 120,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 119,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 116,828 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 106,694 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below limit on outer edge uneven tyre wear STRONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

kerbing marks to offside front tyre sidewall

nearside rear macpherson strut top mountings rubbers deteriorated

off side rear macpherson strut top mountings rubbers deteriorated

offside mirror glass deteriorated

offside washer poor delivery

Fail 6 Apr 2018 106,693 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below limit on outer edge uneven tyre wear STRONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brakes binding

kerbing marks to offside front tyre sidewall

nearside rear macpherson strut top mountings rubbers deteriorated

off side rear macpherson strut top mountings rubbers deteriorated

offside mirror glass deteriorated

offside washer poor delivery

Pass 11 Apr 2017 84,669 miles

both rear macpherson strut top mounting rubbers starting to deteriorate

front registration plate weathered/deteriorated

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2016 62,485 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

parking brake has only just met requirements at 17%

Fail 15 Apr 2016 62,477 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 20 Apr 2015 49,252 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 49,251 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 36,791 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 25,836 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)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 19,565 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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DY09 XXS is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY09 XXS, 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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DY09 XXS is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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