Car statistics
How many Alfa Romeo Breras are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 1,631 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 1,243 Alfa Romeo Breras licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 801 declared off the road (SORN). That is 56.7% fewer than the peak of 2,869 in 2011.
The highest year-end count was 2,869 in 2011.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 742 |
| 2007 | 1,467 |
| 2008 | 2,068 |
| 2009 | 2,715 |
| 2010 | 2,817 |
| 2011 | 2,869 |
| 2012 | 2,831 |
| 2013 | 2,857 |
| 2014 | 2,795 |
| 2015 | 2,715 |
| 2016 | 2,599 |
| 2017 | 2,461 |
| 2018 | 2,340 |
| 2019 | 2,224 |
| 2020 | 2,071 |
| 2021 | 1,934 |
| 2022 | 1,773 |
| 2023 | 1,604 |
| 2024 | 1,412 |
| 2025 | 1,292 |
| 2026 | 1,243 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
In 2025, 66.3% of Alfa Romeo Brera MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Alfa Romeo Breras tested pass 58.1% of the time, so the Alfa Romeo Brera does better than average for its age, by 8.2 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 64.3%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Alfa Romeo Brera | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 15–19 years | 66.4% | 58.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Suspension is the most common reason a Alfa Romeo Brera fails its MOT, appearing on 43.8% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 8.9% of Alfa Romeo Brera tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 43.8% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 36.0% |
| Brakes | 30.0% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 22.9% |
| Tyres | 17.8% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 16.4% |
| Visibility | 11.1% |
| Steering | 8.7% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Alfa Romeo Brera failed its MOT in 2025 was “Coil spring: fractured or broken”, on 21.5% of 550 failed tests. 61.7% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 21.5% |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements Brakes | 16.2% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Noise, emissions and leaks | 12.7% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 8.5% |
| Service brake performance: excessively binding Brakes | 7.5% |
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.7% |
| Suspension arms: ball joint excessively worn Suspension | 6.7% |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.4% |
| Stop lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.4% |
| Exhaust system: major leak of exhaust gases Body, chassis, structure | 6.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 19.7% |
| Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension | 13.6% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 12.8% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 11.1% |
| Exhaust system: minor leak of exhaust gases Body, chassis, structure | 9.0% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 7.4% |
| Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension | 6.5% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 6.5% |
| Service brake performance: binding but not excessively Brakes | 5.9% |
| Suspension arms: ball joint has slight play Suspension | 4.8% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The average Alfa Romeo Brera covers 3,549 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 15–19 years | 3,553 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Alfa Romeo Breras for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 805 in 2007. In 2025, 1 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 0 |
| ’04 | 0 |
| ’05 | 0 |
| ’06 | 792 |
| ’07 | 805 |
| ’08 | 747 |
| ’09 | 559 |
| ’10 | 131 |
| ’11 | 30 |
| ’12 | 0 |
| ’13 | 1 |
| ’14 | 0 |
| ’15 | 0 |
| ’16 | 0 |
| ’17 | 0 |
| ’18 | 1 |
| ’19 | 0 |
| ’20 | 0 |
| ’21 | 0 |
| ’22 | 0 |
| ’23 | 0 |
| ’24 | 1 |
| ’25 | 1 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 1,314 Alfa Romeo Breras licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 45.5% have an engine of 2,101cc to 2,200cc, and 28.5% have an engine of 2,301cc to 2,400cc. The share with an engine of 2,301cc to 2,400cc has fallen from 37.9% in 2014 to 28.5%. Diesels made up 38.8% of those licensed in 2014 and 29.5% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 2,101cc to 2,200cc 598 licensed | 45.5% |
| 2,301cc to 2,400cc 375 licensed | 28.5% |
| 3,101cc to 3,200cc 281 licensed | 21.4% |
| 1,701cc to 1,800cc 47 licensed | 3.6% |
| Other sizes 13 licensed | 1.0% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,101–2,200cc | Petrol | 598 | 45.5% |
| 2,301–2,400cc | Diesel | 375 | 28.5% |
| 3,101–3,200cc | Petrol | 281 | 21.4% |
| 1,701–1,800cc | Petrol | 47 | 3.6% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 2,101–2,200cc | 2,301–2,400cc | 3,101–3,200cc | 1,701–1,800cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 38.4% | 37.9% | 20.6% | 2.1% |
| 2015 | 38.8% | 37.7% | 20.4% | 2.2% |
| 2016 | 38.4% | 37.8% | 20.4% | 2.3% |
| 2017 | 39.9% | 36.7% | 20.1% | 2.4% |
| 2018 | 40.6% | 36.7% | 19.3% | 2.5% |
| 2019 | 41.3% | 35.9% | 19.2% | 2.6% |
| 2020 | 42.6% | 35.2% | 18.7% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | 42.6% | 34.7% | 19.0% | 2.6% |
| 2022 | 42.2% | 34.1% | 19.7% | 2.9% |
| 2023 | 44.2% | 32.2% | 19.5% | 2.9% |
| 2024 | 44.2% | 30.3% | 21.1% | 3.3% |
| 2025 | 45.5% | 28.5% | 21.4% | 3.6% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 61.2% | 38.8% |
| 2015 | 61.3% | 38.7% |
| 2016 | 61.2% | 38.8% |
| 2017 | 62.3% | 37.7% |
| 2018 | 62.4% | 37.6% |
| 2019 | 63.1% | 36.9% |
| 2020 | 63.9% | 36.1% |
| 2021 | 64.3% | 35.7% |
| 2022 | 64.8% | 35.2% |
| 2023 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| 2024 | 68.6% | 31.4% |
| 2025 | 70.5% | 29.5% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Alfa Romeo Brera from 2006 to 2010. On the NEDC test (listings 2006 to 2010), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 23.2 to 52.3 mpg, with CO2 of 142 to 289 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7 petrol | 34.9 | 189 | 2010 | Euro 5 | 1 |
| 2.2 petrol | 30.1–30.7 | 218–221 | 2006–2010 | Euro 4 | 3 |
| 3.2 petrol | 23.2–25.7 | 260–289 | 2006–2010 | Euro 4 | 9 |
| 2.0 diesel | 52.3 | 142 | 2010 | Euro 5 | 1 |
| 2.4 diesel | 35.8–41.5 | 179–208 | 2006–2010 | Euro 4 | 5 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 4 safety recalls for the Alfa Romeo Brera since 1992, the first in 2007. The most recent was launched on 13 April 2009.
All 4 Alfa Romeo Brera recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Alfa Romeo Brera. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo Brera | 1,243 | −9.8% | 801 | 641 | Petrol |
| Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 22,229 | −6.2% | 1,473 | 224 | Petrol |
| Alfa Romeo Mito | 14,724 | −11.9% | 1,861 | 293 | Petrol |
| Alfa Romeo Giulia | 7,854 | +1.6% | 360 | 371 | Petrol |
| Alfa Romeo Stelvio | 4,530 | +1.9% | 79 | 446 | Petrol |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 2,044 Brera records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 1,631 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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