MOT failure · RFR #30002
Brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle.
Total
8,582
Models
64
Models most at risk.
Ranked by rate, not raw volume. A Fiesta shows every failure a lot because there are a lot of Fiestas. Rate = share of that model's own MOTs.
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- 01 Daewoo Matiz 5.50%
- 02 Morris Minor 4.43%
- 03 Ldv Convoy 4.38%
- 04 Morris Minor 1000 4.21%
- 05 Daihatsu Hijet 4.13%
- 06 Citroen Saxo 3.93%
- 07 Peugeot 106 3.92%
- 08 Fiat Seicento 3.79%
- 09 Citroen C15 3.36%
- 10 Suzuki Liana 3.29%
- 11 Rover Metro 3.21%
- 12 Toyota Dyna 3.09%
- 13 Talbot Express 1300 P 2.93%
- 14 Skoda Felicia 2.88%
- 15 Rover 416 2.77%
- 16 Peugeot 205 2.73%
- 17 Nissan Sunny 2.54%
- 18 Nissan Figaro 2.36%
- 19 Toyota Starlet 2.36%
- 20 Hyundai Accent 2.27%
- 21 Peugeot 406 2.20%
- 22 Lotus Elan 2.13%
- 23 Peugeot 306 2.09%
- 24 Chevrolet Matiz 2.06%
- 25 Suzuki Wagon R+ 2.00%
- 26 Renault R5 1.95%
- 27 Austin Mini 1000 City E 1.90%
- 28 Rover Mini 1.89%
- 29 Fiat Coupe 1.80%
- 30 Austin Mini Mayfair 1.77%
Top 30 by rate. 34 more models also logged this defect.
Cost orientation
Hard to predict in isolation — depends what's actually worn.
This defect doesn't map to a clean retail-part swap; ranges vary too widely without seeing the car. Use the estimator to bracket the all-in cost across the items most likely to surface alongside it.
Frequently asked.
- Why does brakes imbalance across an axle such… fail an MOT?
- Brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. Most commonly flagged on the Daewoo Matiz. UK MOT standards require this item to meet minimum safety thresholds — when it falls short, the tester logs it as a Major or Dangerous defect and the car fails outright.
- How much does it cost to fix brakes imbalance across an axle such…?
- Costs vary depending on the vehicle, region, and severity. Use our MOT cost estimator for typical UK garage rates across the most common failure items.
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