Advisory: the vehicle passedService brake binding but not excessively
DVSA wording, MOT inspection manual item 1.2.1 (f)
On the brake tester, a brake did not let go fully when the pedal was released, but only a little. A sticking brake caliper or handbrake mechanism is the usual reason.
1 in 72of all MOTs note it
1 in 10failed on the same part at the next MOT
1 in 7had it noted again at the next MOT
Next MOT failed on the same part
With this advisory10%
All vehicles2%
A major or dangerous defect in manual section 1.2.1 at the next MOT.
By age
0102030+ yrs
Highest at 19 years old: 3% of MOTs.
By mileage
0100k200k+ mi
Highest at 130k to 140k miles: 2% of MOTs.
Models where this comes up more than on other cars their age
Chevrolet SparkOther cars its age: 2 in 1008 in 100
Chevrolet KalosOther cars its age: 2 in 1007 in 100
Chevrolet LacettiOther cars its age: 2 in 1007 in 100
Chevrolet AveoOther cars its age: 2 in 1005 in 100
Honda CR-ZOther cars its age: 2 in 1005 in 100
Renault MasterOther cars its age: 1 in 1004 in 100
Vauxhall MovanoOther cars its age: 1 in 1003 in 100
Kia CeedOther cars its age: 1 in 1003 in 100
22 more models
Kia PicantoOther cars its age: 1 in 1003 in 100
Hyundai Ix35Other cars its age: 1 in 1003 in 100
Hyundai I40Other cars its age: 1.0 in 1003 in 100
Nissan Nv400Other cars its age: 0.7 in 1003 in 100
Renault Trucks MasterOther cars its age: 0.8 in 1003 in 100
SEAT MIIOther cars its age: 1.0 in 1003 in 100
Toyota Gt86Other cars its age: 1 in 1003 in 100
Kia ProceedOther cars its age: 0.9 in 1003 in 100
Volkswagen UPOther cars its age: 1.0 in 1002 in 100
Skoda CitigoOther cars its age: 0.9 in 1002 in 100
MG ZSOther cars its age: 0.5 in 1002 in 100
Kia OptimaOther cars its age: 0.7 in 1002 in 100
Suzuki CelerioOther cars its age: 0.7 in 1002 in 100
Suzuki VitaraOther cars its age: 0.7 in 1002 in 100
Suzuki BalenoOther cars its age: 0.7 in 1002 in 100
Renault ZOEOther cars its age: 0.5 in 1001 in 100
Nissan E-Nv200Other cars its age: 0.4 in 1001 in 100
Kia StonicOther cars its age: 0.4 in 1001 in 100
Hyundai IoniqOther cars its age: 0.4 in 1001 in 100
Kia XceedOther cars its age: 0.3 in 1000.9 in 100
MAN TGEOther cars its age: 0.3 in 1000.8 in 100
Mercedes-Benz A 250Other cars its age: 0.3 in 1000.8 in 100
Out of every 100 MOTs on each model. Models with 20,000 or more MOTs, well above other cars their age, highest first.
Counted from DVSA records of 286,058,652 MOTs,
20 May 2018 to 18 October 2026. A test and its
retests count as one MOT.
About other vehicles, not a prediction for yours: for what to do,
ask a garage. Spotted a mistake? Email
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