2007 Alfa Romeo Brera — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,710 MOT tests, the 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera recorded a 72.3% pass rate. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (26.8% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: suspension, recorded in 15.1% of tests against 10.2% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, service brake performance and rbt (sp) — coil spring alone was recorded 259 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 7.5% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 32.5% once past 150k — 4.3× the risk.
The petrol cars hold up better: 26.1% fail against 29.8% for diesel, a 3.7-point gap across 2,710 tests.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 32.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 27.9% in 2021 to 25.7% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 15.1% | 408 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 10.2% | 275 |
| 3 | Brakes | 9.6% | 259 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 6.7% | 181 |
| 5 | Tyres | 6.3% | 170 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.8% | 129 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring | 259 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 129 |
| 3 | Rbt (sp) | 127 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 108 |
| 5 | Ball joint | 103 |
| 6 | Exhaust system | 91 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 32.6% | 884 |
| 2 | Tyres | 26.9% | 728 |
| 3 | Brakes | 25.2% | 684 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 14.0% | 379 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 13.7% | 371 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 8.8% | 239 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 40 | 7.5% |
| 30-60k | 257 | 20.2% |
| 60-90k | 820 | 27.9% |
| 90-120k | 943 | 29.4% |
| 120-150k | 450 | 27.3% |
| 150k+ | 197 | 32.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 1,543 | 26.1% |
| Diesel | 1,167 | 29.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 659 | 27.9% |
| 2022 | 624 | 27.7% |
| 2023 | 564 | 30.3% |
| 2024 | 451 | 25.9% |
| 2025 | 412 | 25.7% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Brera
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 15.1% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (15.1% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (10.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (9.6% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2007 Alfa Romeo Breras pass their MOT?
72.3% of the 2,710 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera?
Suspension, recorded in 15.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (10.2%).
Does the 2007 Brera get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.5% in the 0-30k band to 32.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,710 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.