Alfa Romeo Brera (2007)
2007 Alfa Romeo Brera
CarHunch analysed 822 real MOT records for the 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera struggles with reliability, posting a first-time pass rate of 74.6%—nearly 6 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—and a worrying 53.2% of vehicles have recorded dangerous defects at some point. Petrol models perform slightly better at 76% pass rate versus diesels at 73.1%, but neither inspires confidence.
These Breras typically show around 63,000 miles on the odometer, which is reasonable for age, yet they rack up an average of 4.38 failures and 21.6 advisories per test, suggesting persistent wear and electrical gremlins. Before buying one, get a full pre-purchase inspection with particular attention to suspension, brakes, and electrics—this is not a car to gamble on without expert eyes.
What to check before buying a 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 53.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Alfa Romeo Brera
MOT history is one piece of the puzzle. These checks can reveal what CarHunch can't.
CarHunch may earn a small commission if you buy via these links — at no extra cost to you.
Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (52%) | 426 | 76% | 4.25 |
| Diesel (48%) | 396 | 73.1% | 4.53 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera vehicles fall between 50,222 and 75,714 miles.
2007 Alfa Romeo Brera — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 320 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (43% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
-
62.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
-
60.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
-
59.8%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
-
53.9%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
-
49.9%
Oil leak, but not excessive
-
40.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
-
39.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
-
35.5%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
Found a specific Alfa Romeo Brera?
Enter the reg to see its individual MOT history, AI Hunches, and how it compares to this cohort.