diff --git a/.github/workflows/run_fvt_tests.yaml b/.github/workflows/run_fvt_tests.yaml
index e945f1c2d..a155b4777 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/run_fvt_tests.yaml
+++ b/.github/workflows/run_fvt_tests.yaml
@@ -47,6 +47,7 @@ jobs:
             if ! docker exec -i paho_client /scripts/pytest.sh; then
               docker logs node1.emqx.io
               docker logs node2.emqx.io
+              exit 1
             fi
 
     helm_test: