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BA56 ERA

2006 Alfa Romeo Brera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,406 mi
Last recorded108,406 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera68,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA56 ERA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 108,406 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 108,394 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 101,606 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 98,634 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 96,285 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 96,262 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 92,448 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

undertrays & engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 6 Oct 2020 90,569 miles

Front Slight oil leak

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 88,491 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 84,319 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 84,313 miles

Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 80,373 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 56,630 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 76,308 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 69,972 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 69,971 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 65,163 miles

Centre rear stop light not working

Play in offside front steering rack

Fail 11 Oct 2014 65,125 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre rear stop light not working

Play in offside front steering rack

Rear exhaust heat sheild adrift

Pass 18 Oct 2013 60,844 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heat sheild at fuel tank area insecure

offside rear tyre worn on edge 235 45r18

Fail 18 Oct 2013 60,844 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

heat sheild at fuel tank area insecure

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on edge 235 45r18

Pass 13 Oct 2012 55,409 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

paint on both registration plate lamp lens

Fail 13 Oct 2012 55,409 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

paint on both registration plate lamp lens

Pass 24 Oct 2011 45,624 miles

front subframe heavily corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2010 33,220 miles

front tyres worn down to 2.5 mm in centre, low on iner edges.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 24,487 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 24,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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BA56 ERA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 68,799 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 BA56 ERA, 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 20 years old, this Alfa Romeo Brera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BA56 ERA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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