2009 Alfa Romeo Brera · 1,481 MOT tests
2009 Alfa Romeo Brera reliability
2009 Alfa Romeo Breras fail 29.9% of first MOT tests, 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 Brera years (1,481 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Alfa Romeo Breras: 34.8%)
- 29.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Alfa Romeo Breras: 34.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 22% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 80,173
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,481
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 7.2% of tests fail here (51% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 62% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera
Fail rate by area
- Suspension10.3%
- Lights and electrics10.3%
- Brakes8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.2%
- Tyres6%
- Body, chassis and structure3.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.28%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.71%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Position lamp not working 2.23%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.23%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.89%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 1.89%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.5%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (7.29%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.55%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.08%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (5.54%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.85%)
Other years
Every Alfa Romeo Brera year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera reliable?
2009 Alfa Romeo Breras fail 29.9% of first MOT tests, 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 Brera years (1,481 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (6.28% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (3.71% of tests), position lamp not working (2.23% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera shows 80,173 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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