Kia Sportage - Is faulty Electronic Parking Brake an MOT fail?

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Sat 10 Sep 2022 14:50
Kia Sportage - Is faulty Electronic Parking Brake an MOT fail? - drdes

Our 69 plate Sportage has a faulty Electronic Parking Brake (it doesnt seem to engage and not does the light come on). We took it in around June and the dealer has told us it's fine to drive but the parts may take some time to arrive ( as of today they still don't know). We also haven't noticed any issues parking on hills etc.. but obviously waiting for the parts to come to get it fixed.

The MOT is due next month and I was wondering if this would be a fail or not. If not we are ok, but if it is we are going to have a problem where we can't drive the car anywhere.

Any advise/suggestions?

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Sat 10 Sep 2022 15:30
Kia Sportage - Is faulty Electronic Parking Brake an MOT fail? - elekie&a/c doctor
It depends how faulty it is . If the brake roller test and efficiency are up to spec for the mot test , then it should pass . Other electronic systems on the car can affect the operation of the epb . What’s actually wrong with it ?
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Sat 10 Sep 2022 16:08
Kia Sportage - Is faulty Electronic Parking Brake an MOT fail? - drdes

They told us "the switch is not working"! We will call them on Monday to get some more details

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Sat 10 Sep 2022 16:28
Kia Sportage - Is faulty Electronic Parking Brake an MOT fail? - elekie&a/c doctor
The epb switch is more than just an on - off switch. It contains electronic circuits . So although the switch may be faulty, it may not be preventing the epb from working.
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