MOT failure · RFR #30499
Parking brake inoperative on one side
Total
28,569
Models
104
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.
- 01 Ssangyong Musso 6.26%
- 02 Peugeot 807 4.94%
- 03 Citroen C8 4.90%
- 04 Chrysler 300 4.72%
- 05 Dodge Nitro 4.69%
- 06 Nissan Interstar 4.62%
- 07 Toyota Mr2 4.38%
- 08 Iveco Daily 35s12 Lwb 4.35%
- 09 Proton Gen 2 4.06%
- 10 Ford Cougar 3.96%
- 11 Chrysler Grand Voyager 3.86%
- 12 Iveco Daily 35c15 Mwb 3.82%
- 13 Chrysler Jeep 300 3.76%
- 14 Iveco Daily 35s12 Mwb 3.76%
- 15 Chrysler Jeep Grand Voyager 3.75%
- 16 Hyundai Iload 3.62%
- 17 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto 3.45%
- 18 Chrysler Voyager 3.44%
- 19 Hyundai Coupe 3.33%
- 20 Nissan Primastar 3.29%
- 21 Dodge Journey 3.27%
- 22 Iveco Daily 35s11 Mwb 3.25%
- 23 Chrysler 300 C 3.13%
- 24 Volvo 400 Series 3.12%
- 25 Nissan Tiida 3.11%
- 26 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado 3.10%
- 27 Ssangyong Rexton 3.04%
- 28 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto 3.02%
- 29 Rover 620 3.01%
- 30 Vauxhall Vectra 2.73%
Top 30 by rate. 74 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 parking brake inoperative on one side fail an MOT?
- Parking brake inoperative on one side. Most commonly flagged on the Ssangyong Musso. 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 parking brake inoperative on one side?
- 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.