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MOT failure · RFR #40086

Flexible brake hose slightly damaged, chafed or twisted

Total

35

Models

10

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 Mutt Mongrel 125 1.16%
  2. 02 Peugeot Kisbee 0.68%
  3. 03 Ducati 748 0.52%
  4. 04 Peugeot Django 0.47%
  5. 05 Kawasaki Zrx1200r 0.42%
  6. 06 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S 0.33%
  7. 07 Harley Davidson Xl1200c 0.21%
  8. 08 Harley Davidson Xl53 C 0.20%
  9. 09 Harley Davidson 1200 0.19%
  10. 10 Honda Vtr1000 SP 0.14%

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 flexible brake hose slightly damaged, chafed… fail an MOT?
Flexible brake hose slightly damaged, chafed or twisted. Most commonly flagged on the Mutt Mongrel 125. 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 flexible brake hose slightly damaged, chafed…?
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.