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MK06 SBY

2006 Alfa Romeo Brera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

166,838 mi
Last recorded166,838 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera68,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 SBY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 166,838 miles

Coolant level slightly low

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 166,820 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

coolant level slightly low

Pass 6 Jan 2023 163,919 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 161,071 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 157,622 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 152,160 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 147,741 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 147,643 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 145,177 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 145,144 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 139,248 miles

play in the offside front lower steering ball joint

Fail 23 May 2016 139,181 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

play in the lower offside front steering ball joint

Pass 19 May 2015 131,790 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2014 118,791 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2014 118,791 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013 108,275 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2013 107,730 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 95,574 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 78,778 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 59,663 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 47,905 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 47,905 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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MK06 SBY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MK06 SBY, 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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MK06 SBY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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