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EK59 GYB

2009 Alfa Romeo Brera

Red Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,555 mi
Last recorded92,555 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera60,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 GYB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 92,555 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 84,846 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 83,815 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 83,815 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 83,114 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 81,184 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases *** FLEXIBLE JOINT (FRONT PIPE) BREAKING AWAY / POOR *** (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive ABOVE OIL DRAIN PLUG, SENSOR LEAKING OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective *** FLANGE BOLTS, & NUTS BADLY CORRODING AWAY *** (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower FOG LAMP REFLECTOR VERY POOR

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 3.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM*** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower FOG LAMP REFLECTOR POOR

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 3.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 81,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER JOINT BROKEN AWAY (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases *** FLEXIBLE JOINT (FRONT PIPE) BREAKING AWAY / POOR *** (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive ABOVE OIL DRAIN PLUG, SENSOR LEAKING OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective *** FLANGE BOLTS, & NUTS BADLY CORRODING AWAY *** (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower FOG LAMP REFLECTOR VERY POOR

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 3.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM*** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower FOG LAMP REFLECTOR POOR

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 3.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 76,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 2.6MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive *** ABOVE SUMP PLUG, SENSOR/SWITCH LEAKING *** (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***TYRE AT 3.3MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 70,601 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 66,564 miles

*** TYRE PRESSURES LOW ***

Front **** SUSPECT H.I.D. AFTER MARKET HEADLAMP BULBS FITTED, WITH NO HEADLAMP CLEANING DEVICE, OR AUTO ADJUSTER SYSTEM ****

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ** TYRE AT 3.5MM ** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 66,564 miles

*** TYRE PRESSURES LOW ***

Front **** SUSPECT H.I.D. AFTER MARKET HEADLAMP BULBS FITTED, WITH NO HEADLAMP CLEANING DEVICE, OR AUTO ADJUSTER SYSTEM ****

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ** TYRE AT 3.5MM ** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 60,082 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 60,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam has hid fitted (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 59,163 miles

n/s front lower arm, rear bush starting to de-bond

Pass 4 Dec 2014 50,560 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Dec 2014 50,507 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Dec 2013 39,023 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 24,603 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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EK59 GYB is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera in Red with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EK59 GYB, 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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EK59 GYB is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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