Common problems by part
Alfa Romeo Brera steering problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 1,830 MOT tests · Updated
At 16 years, 2.7 in 100 MOT tests of the Alfa Romeo Brera failed on steering, against 3.4 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 1,830 MOT tests) [1].
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- Against all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years), 50 MOT tests with a fail
- By age: seen at 4 ages from 14 to 17 years, 5,811 MOT tests
- MOT tests at 16 years: 1,830 for the Alfa Romeo Brera
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
2.7 fails per 100 MOT tests at 16 years, against 3.4 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 16 (all test years). That is about average.
Why it matters
A steering fail stops the car passing until it is fixed.
What to check
With the engine running, turn the wheel lock to lock: listen for knocks or groans and feel for play at the straight-ahead position. On the drive the car should not wander.
Alfa Romeo Brera steering fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 1,153 | 1.7 | 3.2 |
| 15 | 1,559 | 2.4 | 3.3 |
| 16 | 1,830 | 2.7 | 3.4 |
| 17 | 1,269 | 3.9 | 3.6 |
All first-use years of the Alfa Romeo Brera pooled at each age, against all class 4 vehicles at that age over all 2022–2025 test years.
What fails in the steering at 16 years
Advisories (not fails)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s): 2.8 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 3.0. Play in steering rack inner joint(s) MOT advisory
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How to check on a test drive
With the engine running, turn the wheel lock to lock: listen for knocks or groans and feel for play at the straight-ahead position. On the drive the car should not wander.
The most common advisory here in MOT records: Play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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Other Alfa Romeo Brera problems
Steering on rival models
- Mercedes-Benz CLK steering problems: 3.0 per 100 MOT tests at 16 years, against 2.7 for the Alfa Romeo Brera (13,481 MOT tests)
- BMW Z4 steering problems: 0.5 per 100 MOT tests at 16 years, against 2.7 for the Alfa Romeo Brera (10,966 MOT tests)
- Porsche 911 steering problems: 0.5 per 100 MOT tests at 16 years, against 2.7 for the Alfa Romeo Brera (8,838 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the Alfa Romeo Brera have more steering problems than other cars?
2.7 in 100 MOT tests at 16 years, against 3.4 for all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average by our test (all test years; 1,830 MOT tests).
How common are Alfa Romeo Brera steering problems?
2.7 in 100 MOT tests at 16 years failed on steering, against 3.4 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 1,830 MOT tests).
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 5,811 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Parts: against all class 4 vehicles at the same age, all 2022–2025 test years pooled, not adjusted for mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data. How we compare