2010 Alfa Romeo Brera — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 594 MOT tests, the 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera recorded a 79.3% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 24.3% of the time, so this is 3.6pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (8.8%) and suspension (7.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, headlamp and tread depth — coil spring alone was recorded 40 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 13.5% in the 30-60k band and 41.2% in the 150k+ band, a 27.7-point spread — more than double.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 27.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 14.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 22.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.8% | 52 |
| 2 | Suspension | 7.2% | 43 |
| 3 | Tyres | 6.2% | 37 |
| 4 | Brakes | 6.1% | 36 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 4.4% | 26 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.2% | 19 |
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 | 40 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 22 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 21 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 15 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 15 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 15 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 27.1% | 161 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.7% | 117 |
| 3 | Suspension | 13.0% | 77 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 12.6% | 75 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.7% | 34 |
| 6 | Other defects | 5.1% | 30 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 119 | 13.5% |
| 60-90k | 241 | 19.1% |
| 90-120k | 106 | 22.6% |
| 120-150k | 77 | 28.6% |
| 150k+ | 34 | 41.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 402 | 19.1% |
| Diesel | 192 | 24.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 121 | 14.9% |
| 2022 | 133 | 21.8% |
| 2023 | 125 | 22.4% |
| 2024 | 109 | 22.0% |
| 2025 | 106 | 22.6% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Brera
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 8.8% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (8.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (7.2% 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.
- Tyres (6.2% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
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 2010 Alfa Romeo Breras pass their MOT?
79.3% of the 594 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 20.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.8% of tests, followed by suspension (7.2%).
Does the 2010 Brera get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.5% in the 30-60k band to 41.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 594 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.