2007 Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4L Diesel · WV57 PZP

The Alfa Romeo Brera presents a stable, well-maintained roadworthiness profile as of its most recent test. The October 2025 MOT at 124,276 miles passed with zero defects or advisories, marking a clean bill of health after several years of minor recurring issues. The maintenance trend is clearly improving. Brake pad wear, flagged as thin in June 2023 and August 2024, has evidently been rectified, and the rear disc surface corrosion noted in 2023 no longer appears as a concern. The May 2022 failure, which included a diesel fluid leak and a wiper blade defect, was addressed the same day on a retest, suggesting the previous owner acted promptly on safety-critical items. The mileage pattern tells a story of very light recent use. Between the August 2024 test at 124,085 miles and the October 2025 test at 124,276 miles, the car covered just 191 miles over fourteen months. Prior to that, the vehicle sat at 123,982 miles for both the May and June 2022 tests, indicating it was stationary for a period. Annualised across its nineteen years, the 124,276-mile total equates to roughly 6,541 miles per year, which is typical for a grand tourer of this age. The ultra-low recent mileage raises a specific concern: prolonged standing can cause brake discs to develop surface corrosion, tyres to flat-seat, and seals to dry out, all of which the earlier MOT record corroborates. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front subframe, which was flagged as slightly corroded in both May 2022 tests and has not been explicitly re-evaluated since. On a 2007 vehicle with this mileage, structural corrosion beneath the car warrants close scrutiny, particularly around suspension mounting points and the subframe itself. The diesel leak identified in May 2022 also demands attention. Inspect the engine bay and under-tray for fresh fluid residue around injector seals, the high-pressure fuel pump, and the diesel return lines. Brake components, while currently passing, should be examined for even pad thickness and disc condition given the history of recurring wear advisories and surface corrosion. Tyre age and condition deserve a close look given the extended periods of inactivity. Rubber older than six years can harden and crack regardless of remaining tread depth. Check the date stamps on all four tyres and the spare if fitted. The windscreen, noted as damaged but within acceptable limits in June 2023, should be re-examined for any crack propagation that could now fail a test. Overall, the MOT record reflects a car that has been looked after but stored, meaning a thorough underbody and fluid-system inspection is essential before purchase.