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Alfa Romeo Brera

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,198 cc

LD56 DZYMOT history

LD56 DZY is a black petrol Alfa Romeo Brera first used on 28 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,388 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2024
Mileage
116,388 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 DZY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Brera
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD56 DZY was last recorded at 116,388 miles on 16 Feb 2024, 4,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Oct 2009: 24,093 miles, lower than 24,271 miles on 3 Oct 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
111,689 miles · 10 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
4,699 miles
Average per year
6,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 116,388 miles
  • 2023 – 111,689 miles
  • 2022 – 107,241 miles
  • 2021 – 103,187 miles
  • 2019 – 99,381 miles
  • 2017 – 95,141 miles
  • 2016 – 88,647 miles
  • 2015 – 83,075 miles
  • 2014 – 75,226 miles
  • 2013 – 71,335 miles
  • 2012 – 68,732 miles
  • 2011 – 40,269 miles
  • 2010 – 32,661 miles
  • 2009 – 24,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail116,388 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine light on
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail116,388 miles (+4,699)3 dangerous11 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,388 miles
    Test number
    722994337837
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass111,689 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    111,689 miles
    Test number
    554250299816
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail111,689 miles (+4,448)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,689 miles
    Test number
    916593424070
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass107,241 miles (+4,054)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    107,241 miles
    Test number
    593221369862
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ACROSS WINDSCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass103,187 miles (+3,806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,187 miles
    Test number
    828424788320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass99,381 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    99,381 miles
    Test number
    102013385740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail99,375 miles (+4,234)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,375 miles
    Test number
    128451041002
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass95,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,141 miles
    Test number
    904452029315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail95,141 miles (+6,494)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,141 miles
    Test number
    478189472060
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  10. Pass88,647 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    88,647 miles
    Test number
    849831385544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,602 miles (+5,527)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,602 miles
    Test number
    836089304045
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryE M Light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass83,075 miles (+7,849)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    83,075 miles
    Test number
    370882674364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,226 miles (+3,891)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    75,226 miles
    Test number
    176114704357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,335 miles (+2,603)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    71,335 miles
    Test number
    227228103351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    68,732 miles
    Test number
    895762612305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail68,732 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,732 miles
    Test number
    256571412335
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Fail68,732 miles (+9,476)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,732 miles
    Test number
    197917402350
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play detected at front wheels

  18. Pass59,256 miles (+18,987)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    59,256 miles
    Test number
    638956192067
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front outer sill damaged

  19. Pass40,269 miles (+7,608)1 dangerous5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    40,269 miles
    Test number
    158649931488
    • DangerousNearside inner track rod end has play
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s & o/s front discs slightly worn
    • NoteN/s & o/s front wipers slightly smearing the screen

  20. Pass32,661 miles (+8,568)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    32,661 miles
    Test number
    362894760092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,093 miles (-178)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    24,093 miles
    Test number
    231148679278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,271 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    24,271 miles
    Test number
    792666779252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about LD56 DZY

Does LD56 DZY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 DZY expired on 9 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 DZY?
The MOT on LD56 DZY expired on 9 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 DZY done?
LD56 DZY was recorded at 116,388 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2024, an average of 6,410 miles a year.
Has LD56 DZY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 DZY has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LD56 DZY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Oct 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD56 DZY find?
LD56 DZY failed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2024 with 3 dangerous defects, 11 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached; nearside front steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted); nearside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, and 18 more.

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