Cars with the worst UK MOT brake failure rate

01

Kia Cerato

1,470 tests · 88,409 avg mi · 60.7% pass

19.3%

The Cerato records a 19.3% brake-defect rate, with the fleet averaging 88k miles at test. The two brake-related failures most commonly recorded are a corroded brake pipe and a weak handbrake. First-time pass rate is 60.7% — brake wear is a predictable maintenance cost at this mileage bracket, and a pre-purchase inspection should include brake thickness measurements.

02

Nissan Cabstar

20,515 tests · 91,710 avg mi · 61.7% pass

18.6%

The Cabstar records a 18.6% brake-defect rate, with the fleet averaging 92k miles at test. The two brake-related failures most commonly recorded are a weak handbrake and Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value. First-time pass rate is 61.7% — brake wear is a predictable maintenance cost at this mileage bracket, and a pre-purchase inspection should include brake thickness measurements.

03

Ldv Maxus

9,499 tests · 115,732 avg mi · 62.2% pass

17.2%

The Maxus records a 17.2% brake-defect rate, with the fleet averaging 116k miles at test. The two brake-related failures most commonly recorded are a corroded brake pipe and a weak handbrake. First-time pass rate is 62.2% — brake wear is a predictable maintenance cost at this mileage bracket, and a pre-purchase inspection should include brake thickness measurements.

04

Volkswagen LT

16,257 tests · 156,545 avg mi · 63.0% pass

16.5%

The LT records a 16.5% brake-defect rate, with the fleet averaging 157k miles at test. The two brake-related failures most commonly recorded are a weak handbrake and Service brake efficiency below minimum requirement. First-time pass rate is 63.0% — brake wear is a predictable maintenance cost at this mileage bracket, and a pre-purchase inspection should include brake thickness measurements.

05

Fiat Seicento

2,717 tests · 58,002 avg mi · 62.4% pass

16.5%

The Seicento records a 16.5% brake-defect rate, with the fleet averaging 58k miles at test. The two brake-related failures most commonly recorded are a corroded brake pipe and 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.. First-time pass rate is 62.4% — brake wear is a predictable maintenance cost at this mileage bracket, and a pre-purchase inspection should include brake thickness measurements.

06

Hyundai Coupe

12,406 tests · 90,381 avg mi · 63.4% pass

16.1%

The Coupe records a 16.1% brake-defect rate, with the fleet averaging 90k miles at test. The two brake-related failures most commonly recorded are a weak handbrake and Parking brake inoperative on one side. First-time pass rate is 63.4% — brake wear is a predictable maintenance cost at this mileage bracket, and a pre-purchase inspection should include brake thickness measurements.

07

Nissan Interstar

1,762 tests · 138,699 avg mi · 62.0% pass

15.8%

The Interstar records a 15.8% brake-defect rate, with the fleet averaging 139k miles at test. The two brake-related failures most commonly recorded are a weak handbrake and Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value. First-time pass rate is 62.0% — brake wear is a predictable maintenance cost at this mileage bracket, and a pre-purchase inspection should include brake thickness measurements.

08

Chrysler Jeep Grand Voyager

2,497 tests · 119,687 avg mi · 63.7% pass

15.7%

The Grand Voyager records a 15.7% brake-defect rate, with the fleet averaging 120k miles at test. The two brake-related failures most commonly recorded are a weak handbrake and Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value. First-time pass rate is 63.7% — brake wear is a predictable maintenance cost at this mileage bracket, and a pre-purchase inspection should include brake thickness measurements.

09

Ssangyong Musso

5,266 tests · 57,534 avg mi · 74.6% pass

14.7%

The Musso records a 14.7% brake-defect rate, with the fleet averaging 58k miles at test. The two brake-related failures most commonly recorded are Parking brake inoperative on one side and a weak handbrake. First-time pass rate is 74.6% — brake wear is a predictable maintenance cost at this mileage bracket, and a pre-purchase inspection should include brake thickness measurements.

10

Renault Master

127,193 tests · 128,639 avg mi · 68.1% pass

14.7%

The Master records a 14.7% brake-defect rate, with the fleet averaging 129k miles at test. The two brake-related failures most commonly recorded are a weak handbrake and a corroded brake pipe. First-time pass rate is 68.1% — brake wear is a predictable maintenance cost at this mileage bracket, and a pre-purchase inspection should include brake thickness measurements.

11

Chrysler Grand Voyager

9,070 tests · 113,860 avg mi · 67.9% pass

14.2%

The Grand Voyager records a 14.2% brake-defect rate, with the fleet averaging 114k miles at test. The two brake-related failures most commonly recorded are a weak handbrake and Parking brake inoperative on one side. First-time pass rate is 67.9% — brake wear is a predictable maintenance cost at this mileage bracket, and a pre-purchase inspection should include brake thickness measurements.

12

Talbot Express 1300 D

1,583 tests · 81,576 avg mi · 62.8% pass

14.2%

The Express 1300 D records a 14.2% brake-defect rate, with the fleet averaging 82k miles at test. The two brake-related failures most commonly recorded are Service brake efficiency below minimum requirement and a weak handbrake. First-time pass rate is 62.8% — brake wear is a predictable maintenance cost at this mileage bracket, and a pre-purchase inspection should include brake thickness measurements.

13

Citroen C8

1,863 tests · 118,341 avg mi · 61.0% pass

13.8%

The C8 records a 13.8% brake-defect rate, with the fleet averaging 118k miles at test. The two brake-related failures most commonly recorded are a weak handbrake and Parking brake inoperative on one side. First-time pass rate is 61.0% — brake wear is a predictable maintenance cost at this mileage bracket, and a pre-purchase inspection should include brake thickness measurements.

14

Dodge Nitro

2,354 tests · 106,588 avg mi · 66.2% pass

13.7%

The Nitro records a 13.7% brake-defect rate, with the fleet averaging 107k miles at test. The two brake-related failures most commonly recorded are a weak handbrake and Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value. First-time pass rate is 66.2% — brake wear is a predictable maintenance cost at this mileage bracket, and a pre-purchase inspection should include brake thickness measurements.

15

Morris Minor 1000

1,875 tests · 48,005 avg mi · 80.0% pass

13.7%

The Minor 1000 records a 13.7% brake-defect rate, with the fleet averaging 48k miles at test. The two brake-related failures most commonly recorded are 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. and a binding brake. First-time pass rate is 80.0% — brake wear is a predictable maintenance cost at this mileage bracket, and a pre-purchase inspection should include brake thickness measurements.

16

Lotus Elan

3,428 tests · 77,889 avg mi · 78.0% pass

13.6%

The Elan records a 13.6% brake-defect rate, with the fleet averaging 78k miles at test. The two brake-related failures most commonly recorded are a weak handbrake and Service brake efficiency below minimum requirement. First-time pass rate is 78.0% — brake wear is a predictable maintenance cost at this mileage bracket, and a pre-purchase inspection should include brake thickness measurements.

17

Chevrolet Spark

26,984 tests · 69,301 avg mi · 65.8% pass

12.5%

The Spark records a 12.5% brake-defect rate, with the fleet averaging 69k miles at test. The two brake-related failures most commonly recorded are a corroded brake pipe and a binding brake. Owner-flagged: Apparently bonnet catches of Chevrolet Sparks sold in Europe from 2009-2014 are…

18

Chrysler Jeep 300

7,647 tests · 112,849 avg mi · 72.7% pass

12.3%

The 300 records a 12.3% brake-defect rate, with the fleet averaging 113k miles at test. The two brake-related failures most commonly recorded are a weak handbrake and Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value. First-time pass rate is 72.7% — brake wear is a predictable maintenance cost at this mileage bracket, and a pre-purchase inspection should include brake thickness measurements.

19

Vauxhall Movano

100,738 tests · 110,948 avg mi · 68.4% pass

12.1%

The Movano records a 12.1% brake-defect rate, with the fleet averaging 111k miles at test. The two brake-related failures most commonly recorded are a weak handbrake and brake pads worn below 1.5 mm. First-time pass rate is 68.4% — brake wear is a predictable maintenance cost at this mileage bracket, and a pre-purchase inspection should include brake thickness measurements.

20

Alfa Romeo Gtv

2,947 tests · 92,896 avg mi · 69.6% pass

11.9%

The Gtv records a 11.9% brake-defect rate, with the fleet averaging 93k miles at test. The two brake-related failures most commonly recorded are a weak handbrake and a corroded brake pipe. First-time pass rate is 69.6% — brake wear is a predictable maintenance cost at this mileage bracket, and a pre-purchase inspection should include brake thickness measurements.

21

Toyota Mr2

23,506 tests · 98,239 avg mi · 72.5% pass

11.8%

The Mr2 records a 11.8% brake-defect rate, with the fleet averaging 98k miles at test. The two brake-related failures most commonly recorded are a weak handbrake and Parking brake inoperative on one side. First-time pass rate is 72.5% — brake wear is a predictable maintenance cost at this mileage bracket, and a pre-purchase inspection should include brake thickness measurements.

22

Iveco Unclassified

2,144 tests · 113,613 avg mi · 75.0% pass

11.7%

The Unclassified records a 11.7% brake-defect rate, with the fleet averaging 114k miles at test. The two brake-related failures most commonly recorded are a weak handbrake and Parking brake inoperative on one side. First-time pass rate is 75.0% — brake wear is a predictable maintenance cost at this mileage bracket, and a pre-purchase inspection should include brake thickness measurements.

23

Chrysler Voyager

1,735 tests · 116,130 avg mi · 60.2% pass

11.6%

The Voyager records a 11.6% brake-defect rate, with the fleet averaging 116k miles at test. The two brake-related failures most commonly recorded are a weak handbrake and Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value. First-time pass rate is 60.2% — brake wear is a predictable maintenance cost at this mileage bracket, and a pre-purchase inspection should include brake thickness measurements.

24

Nissan Primastar

20,001 tests · 143,048 avg mi · 61.9% pass

11.5%

The Primastar records a 11.5% brake-defect rate, with the fleet averaging 143k miles at test. The two brake-related failures most commonly recorded are a corroded brake pipe and a weak handbrake. First-time pass rate is 61.9% — brake wear is a predictable maintenance cost at this mileage bracket, and a pre-purchase inspection should include brake thickness measurements.

25

Suzuki Liana

2,313 tests · 87,716 avg mi · 61.8% pass

11.5%

The Liana records a 11.5% brake-defect rate, with the fleet averaging 88k miles at test. The two brake-related failures most commonly recorded are a corroded brake pipe and a binding brake. First-time pass rate is 61.8% — brake wear is a predictable maintenance cost at this mileage bracket, and a pre-purchase inspection should include brake thickness measurements.

26

MG 6

3,529 tests · 72,964 avg mi · 69.4% pass

11.3%

The 6 records a 11.3% brake-defect rate, with the fleet averaging 73k miles at test. The two brake-related failures most commonly recorded are a corroded brake pipe and brake pads worn below 1.5 mm. First-time pass rate is 69.4% — brake wear is a predictable maintenance cost at this mileage bracket, and a pre-purchase inspection should include brake thickness measurements.

27

Ldv Convoy

3,718 tests · 90,805 avg mi · 60.9% pass

11.2%

The Convoy records a 11.2% brake-defect rate, with the fleet averaging 91k miles at test. The two brake-related failures most commonly recorded are 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. and Service brake efficiency below minimum requirement. First-time pass rate is 60.9% — brake wear is a predictable maintenance cost at this mileage bracket, and a pre-purchase inspection should include brake thickness measurements.

28

Fiat Sedici

2,256 tests · 99,516 avg mi · 62.3% pass

11.1%

The Sedici records a 11.1% brake-defect rate, with the fleet averaging 100k miles at test. The two brake-related failures most commonly recorded are a corroded brake pipe and a binding brake. First-time pass rate is 62.3% — brake wear is a predictable maintenance cost at this mileage bracket, and a pre-purchase inspection should include brake thickness measurements.

29

Peugeot 807

2,118 tests · 121,015 avg mi · 60.7% pass

11.0%

The 807 records a 11.0% brake-defect rate, with the fleet averaging 121k miles at test. The two brake-related failures most commonly recorded are a weak handbrake and Parking brake inoperative on one side. First-time pass rate is 60.7% — brake wear is a predictable maintenance cost at this mileage bracket, and a pre-purchase inspection should include brake thickness measurements.

30

Morris Minor

1,398 tests · 47,063 avg mi · 80.8% pass

10.9%

The Minor records a 10.9% brake-defect rate, with the fleet averaging 47k miles at test. The two brake-related failures most commonly recorded are 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. and a binding brake. First-time pass rate is 80.8% — brake wear is a predictable maintenance cost at this mileage bracket, and a pre-purchase inspection should include brake thickness measurements.