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MR03 EMP

2010 Alfa Romeo Brera

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests36 (30 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,117 mi
Last recorded142,117 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera60,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR03 EMP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

30 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 142,117 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2025 117,115 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 135,078 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 115,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel tight to turn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn low clost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 128,017 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 113,524 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 113,524 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In non repairable area ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 120,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 107,517 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 107,517 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 21 Mar 2022 113,749 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 105,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel tight to turn

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very worn on inner edge almost to cords ADVISE change soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 106,129 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 104,665 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi part of system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 16 Sep 2020 104,665 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi part of system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2020 104,638 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction drivers sun visor insecure likely to drop down obscuring view of road (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure both rear box hangers and two in front of that rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

drivers seat don't tilt

n/s rear exhaust box heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2020 102,430 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 103,379 miles

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

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

Three out of five rear exhaust supports broken

Fail 29 Jul 2019 103,375 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Three out of five rear exhaust supports broken

Pass 30 Mar 2019 96,434 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 96,671 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 96,642 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake excessively binding both rear n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 89,490 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2017 87,340 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 79,626 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 79,168 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 66,574 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 68,441 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 52,793 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 59,316 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 37,253 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 50,825 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 17,922 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 41,438 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 35,820 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 26,930 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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MR03 EMP is a 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 60,340 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MR03 EMP, 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 16 years old, this Alfa Romeo Brera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MR03 EMP is a 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 12 June 2010.

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