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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

5,946

Models

93

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.

  1. 01 Daewoo Matiz 6.20%
  2. 02 Mercedes Benz 308 D 5.08%
  3. 03 Ldv Convoy 5.03%
  4. 04 Fiat Seicento 4.73%
  5. 05 Morris Minor 1000 4.71%
  6. 06 Peugeot 106 4.70%
  7. 07 Toyota Dyna 4.45%
  8. 08 Citroen ZX 4.27%
  9. 09 Citroen Saxo 4.23%
  10. 10 Daihatsu Hijet 4.17%
  11. 11 Peugeot 205 3.89%
  12. 12 Piaggio Porter 3.85%
  13. 13 Volvo 400 Series 3.81%
  14. 14 Morris Minor 3.79%
  15. 15 Nissan Vanette 3.77%
  16. 16 Austin Mini 1000 City E 3.63%
  17. 17 Skoda Felicia 3.56%
  18. 18 Citroen C15 3.54%
  19. 19 Mercedes Benz 208 D 3.43%
  20. 20 Jeep Cherokee Limited A 3.35%
  21. 21 Isuzu Trucks Nkr 77 Turbo Electric DI 3.33%
  22. 22 Ldv Maxus 3.27%
  23. 23 Renault R5 3.27%
  24. 24 Talbot Express 3.26%
  25. 25 Dfsk Loadhopper 3.25%
  26. 26 Toyota Carina 3.14%
  27. 27 Proton Jumbuck 3.13%
  28. 28 Triumph Spitfire 3.08%
  29. 29 MG Midget 2.99%
  30. 30 Nissan Figaro 2.93%

Top 30 by rate. 63 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.

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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. The DVSA's 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.