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MOT failure · RFR #30293

Brake fluid warning light illuminated or defective

Total

17

Models

6

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 Mini One Clubman 1.02%
  2. 02 BMW 220i Sport Auto 0.32%
  3. 03 BMW 220d Xdrive Luxury Auto 0.28%
  4. 04 BMW X2 Sdrive20i M Sport X Auto 0.27%
  5. 05 Dvsa Dvsa 0.22%
  6. 06 Kia Xceed First Edition Isg S A 0.17%

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 brake fluid warning light illuminated or… fail an MOT?
Brake fluid warning light illuminated or defective. Most commonly flagged on the Mini One Clubman. 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 brake fluid warning light illuminated or…?
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.