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MOT fail: brake disc seriously weakened

Dangerous defect: the vehicle fails Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened DVSA wording, MOT inspection manual item 1.1.14 (a) (ii)

The tester found a brake disc so worn, cracked or corroded that it is seriously weakened. Discs are usually replaced in pairs on the same axle.

Can it be driven away? No. GOV.UK says a vehicle with a dangerous problem listed must be repaired before it is driven, with a fine of up to £2,500, a ban and 3 points for driving it. GOV.UK rule

What happened after the fail

  • Repaired during the test4%
  • Passed a retest within 35 days89%
  • Not passed within 35 days7%

By age

Highest at 14 years old: 0.4% of MOTs.

By mileage

Highest at 130k to 140k miles: 0.4% of MOTs.

Models that fail on this more than other cars their age

  • Renault MeganeOther cars its age: 0.3 in 1001 in 100
  • Citroen DS3Other cars its age: 0.3 in 1001.0 in 100
  • Chevrolet LacettiOther cars its age: 0.4 in 1000.9 in 100
  • Hyundai CoupeOther cars its age: 0.4 in 1000.9 in 100
  • Alfa Romeo GTOther cars its age: 0.4 in 1000.9 in 100
  • Peugeot 407Other cars its age: 0.4 in 1000.8 in 100
  • Renault ModusOther cars its age: 0.4 in 1000.8 in 100
  • LDV ConvoyOther cars its age: 0.3 in 1000.8 in 100
22 more models
  • Renault LagunaOther cars its age: 0.4 in 1000.8 in 100
  • Renault ScenicOther cars its age: 0.3 in 1000.8 in 100
  • Fiat BravoOther cars its age: 0.4 in 1000.8 in 100
  • Renault Grand ScenicOther cars its age: 0.3 in 1000.7 in 100
  • Alfa Romeo MitoOther cars its age: 0.3 in 1000.7 in 100
  • Citroen DS4Other cars its age: 0.3 in 1000.7 in 100
  • Chrysler YpsilonOther cars its age: 0.3 in 1000.6 in 100
  • Renault KangooOther cars its age: 0.3 in 1000.6 in 100
  • Peugeot 306Other cars its age: 0.3 in 1000.6 in 100
  • Mercedes-Benz CitanOther cars its age: 0.2 in 1000.5 in 100
  • DS DS3Other cars its age: 0.2 in 1000.5 in 100
  • Skoda KamiqOther cars its age: 0.1 in 1000.5 in 100
  • Vauxhall CrosslandOther cars its age: 0.1 in 1000.4 in 100
  • Skoda ScalaOther cars its age: 0.1 in 1000.4 in 100
  • MG ZSOther cars its age: 0.1 in 1000.4 in 100
  • Peugeot 2008Other cars its age: 0.2 in 1000.4 in 100
  • Talbot ExpressOther cars its age: 0.1 in 1000.4 in 100
  • SEAT AronaOther cars its age: 0.1 in 1000.3 in 100
  • Volvo 900Other cars its age: 0.2 in 1000.3 in 100
  • MG HSOther cars its age: 0.1 in 1000.3 in 100
  • Yamaha Gpd125-AOther cars its age: 0.1 in 1000.3 in 100
  • Volkswagen T-CrossOther cars its age: 0.1 in 1000.3 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 fuzzyreguk@gmail.com.

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