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DY57 XVV

2007 Alfa Romeo Brera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,585 mi
Last recorded94,585 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera70,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 XVV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 94,585 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 87,979 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 79,537 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 79,537 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 78,180 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to front sub frame/suspension

Pass 30 Oct 2020 76,777 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat wobble

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

power steering noisy

Fail 2 Oct 2020 76,723 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

drivers seat wobble

Pass 10 Oct 2019 75,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers seat slightly loose

Fail 10 Oct 2019 75,708 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers seat slightly loose

Pass 12 Oct 2018 73,880 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 73,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 70,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear back bush (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 59,325 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake discs corroded on outer face edges

Pass 20 Apr 2016 48,018 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 48,013 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 44,298 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 44,298 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 38,106 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 37,256 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 29,562 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 19,264 miles

nearside rear tyre below limits on outer edge but is raised tread so it meets mot regs to pass

Pass 20 Sep 2010 11,524 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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DY57 XVV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 70,683 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 DY57 XVV, 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 19 years old, this Alfa Romeo Brera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DY57 XVV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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