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EK56 ZYZ

2006 Alfa Romeo Brera

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,745 mi
Last recorded146,745 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera68,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 ZYZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 146,745 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 137,438 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Pad wear indicator wiring (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 137,427 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Pad wear indicator wiring (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 127,125 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 120,709 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 114,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 114,609 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 102,087 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 93,661 miles

Bonnet release in car broken.

Fail 12 Aug 2013 93,647 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Bonnet release in car broken.

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 78,673 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 78,673 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 64,452 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 64,452 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 47,540 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 47,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 24,766 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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EK56 ZYZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EK56 ZYZ, 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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EK56 ZYZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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