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Alfa Romeo Brera

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 2,387 cc

L3 FFAMOT history

L3 FFA is a red diesel Alfa Romeo Brera first used on 30 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 117,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
117,254 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 FFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Brera
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,387 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 FFA was last recorded at 117,254 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 1,849 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,405 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,849 miles
Average per year
5,533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,254 miles
  • 2025 – 115,405 miles
  • 2024 – 113,770 miles
  • 2023 – 113,117 miles
  • 2022 – 110,244 miles
  • 2020 – 108,129 miles
  • 2019 – 101,684 miles
  • 2018 – 95,094 miles
  • 2017 – 88,828 miles
  • 2016 – 81,735 miles
  • 2015 – 71,374 miles
  • 2013 – 56,477 miles
  • 2012 – 40,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,254 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,254 miles (+1,849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    117,254 miles
    Test number
    979090308566
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass115,405 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    115,405 miles
    Test number
    759994317183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail115,357 miles (+1,587)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,357 miles
    Test number
    767763663111
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass113,770 miles (+653)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    113,770 miles
    Test number
    718676874800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,117 miles (+2,873)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    113,117 miles
    Test number
    157191764054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,244 miles (+2,115)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    110,244 miles
    Test number
    284750373733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,129 miles (+70)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    108,129 miles
    Test number
    859582622377
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroded on inner faces

  8. Fail108,059 miles (+6,375)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,059 miles
    Test number
    769923194262
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroded on inner faces

  9. Pass101,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    101,684 miles
    Test number
    282278587126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail101,684 miles (+6,590)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,684 miles
    Test number
    373588918877
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

  11. Pass95,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    95,094 miles
    Test number
    522805804040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail95,094 miles (+6,266)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,094 miles
    Test number
    738758987996
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

  13. Pass88,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    88,828 miles
    Test number
    352379120763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,828 miles (+7,093)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,828 miles
    Test number
    734621107452
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass81,735 miles (+529)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    81,735 miles
    Test number
    604247509641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,206 miles (+9,832)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,206 miles
    Test number
    722337470502
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs lipped and corroded

  17. Pass71,374 miles (+14,897)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,374 miles
    Test number
    335015265055
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass56,477 miles (+3,435)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,477 miles
    Test number
    469256113362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,042 miles
    Test number
    855469113156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,042 miles (+12,578)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,042 miles
    Test number
    719169913114
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

  21. Pass40,464 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    40,464 miles
    Test number
    617086512183
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Questions about L3 FFA

Does L3 FFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 FFA is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 FFA?
The MOT on L3 FFA is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 FFA done?
L3 FFA was recorded at 117,254 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 5,533 miles a year.
Has L3 FFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 FFA has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 FFA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L3 FFA find?
L3 FFA passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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