MOT failure · RFR #32066
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
Total
63
Models
8
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 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto Unclassified 0.79%
- 02 MG ZS Excite Vti Tech 0.42%
- 03 MG ZS Exclusive T Gdi 0.31%
- 04 Renault Zoe GT Line Rapid Charge EV 50 0.16%
- 05 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate Tgdi Phev 4x4a 0.15%
- 06 Suzuki Vitara SZ T Boosterjet Mhev 0.11%
- 07 Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig T Mhev 0.09%
- 08 Nissan Qashqai Tekna + Dig T Mhev Cvt 0.08%
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 significant brake effort recorded with no… fail an MOT?
- Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake. Most commonly flagged on the Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto Unclassified. 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 significant brake effort recorded with no…?
- 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.
Real examples from owners.
Owner reports sourced from honestjohn.co.uk that mention keywords from this failure. Matched, not summarised.
Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig T Mhev
19 Nov 2017
Report of 2017 Nissan Qashqai burning out its clutch and damaging its flywheel after 3,000 miles. Owner blames the electromechanical parking brake 'auto-release' not releasing quickly enough.
Nissan Qashqai Tekna + Dig T Mhev Cvt
19 Nov 2017
Report of 2017 Nissan Qashqai burning out its clutch and damaging its flywheel after 3,000 miles. Owner blames the electromechanical parking brake 'auto-release' not releasing quickly enough.
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