Does the Alfa Romeo Brera fail the MOT on suspension more than it should?
The Alfa Romeo Brera records 24.33 suspension failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 27.40 expected for a car of the same age mix: less than expected for its class and age (−3.07, 95% interval −3.97 to −2.17). It ranks 431 of 701 models on suspension (1 = most failures above expected).
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · all models on suspension · check a Alfa Romeo Brera by registration
What exactly fails on suspension?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the Alfa Romeo Brera is “A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened”, recorded 1,432 times in 2019–2024.
| DVSA defect wording | Items | Per 100 tests |
|---|---|---|
| A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 1,432 | 11.03 |
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 706 | 5.44 |
| A suspension component excessively damaged or corroded | 333 | 2.57 |
| The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 132 | 1.02 |
| A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 132 | 1.02 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 12,978 (initial tests) · Method: failure items (major and minor) grouped by DVSA's defect tree; wordings with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
If a Alfa Romeo Brera gets a suspension advisory, how often does it fail next time?
21.1% of Alfa Romeo Brera MOTs with a suspension advisory were followed by a fail in the same group at the next MOT, typically 12.1 months and 3,543 miles later (2,163 advisories followed).
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,163 (advisories followed) · Method: the same vehicles followed to their next ordinary MOT · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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