MOT failure · RFR #31188
A tyre cords visible or damaged
Total
269
Models
64
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.
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- 01 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn Hse Dmhev A 0.40%
- 02 BMW X6 Xdrive30d M Sport Auto 0.34%
- 03 Jaguar I Pace Hse 0.31%
- 04 Audi Q7 S Line 45 Tdi Mhev Quat A 0.29%
- 05 Mercedes Benz E 220 Amg Line Premium D Auto 0.28%
- 06 Skoda Fabia SE Drive Tsi 0.27%
- 07 Skoda Octavia SE L Tsi IV S A 0.27%
- 08 SEAT Leon FR Sport Tsi Evo 0.27%
- 09 Mercedes Benz Cla 250 Amg Line Premium + E A 0.23%
- 10 Land Rover Discovery Sport R Dynamic SE A 0.23%
- 11 Volvo Xc90 Rdesgn Pro T8 Rchrg Awd A 0.23%
- 12 Mercedes Benz C 220 Amg Line Ngt ED Prem D A 0.22%
- 13 Mercedes Benz E 400 Amg LN Ngt ED Prm+d 4M A 0.22%
- 14 Kia Sportage 3 Isg 0.21%
- 15 Volkswagen Id4 1st Edition 0.21%
- 16 BMW Ix3 Premier Edition 0.21%
- 17 BMW X7 Xdrive40d M Sport Mhev Auto 0.20%
- 18 Suzuki Swace SZ T Hev Cvt 0.19%
- 19 Mercedes Benz Gla 250 Exclusive Edition E A 0.19%
- 20 Renault Clio RS Line Tce Auto 0.19%
- 21 Mercedes Benz Gla 220 Amg Line Prem + D 4M A 0.19%
- 22 Ford Fiesta Vignale Edition Turbo 0.18%
- 23 Tesla Model 3 0.18%
- 24 Vauxhall Corsa E Sri Nav Premium 0.18%
- 25 Audi A4 S LN Blk ED 35 Tfsi Mhev SA 0.17%
- 26 Ford Fiesta Active X Edition T Mhev 0.17%
- 27 BMW 840i M Sport Auto 0.17%
- 28 Fiat 500e LA Prima 0.16%
- 29 Mercedes Benz Eqc 400 Amg Line 4matic 0.16%
- 30 Mercedes Benz Glc 300 Amg Line Prem DE 4M A 0.16%
Top 30 by rate. 34 more models also logged this defect.
Typical UK garage cost
£60–£95
for tyre replacement. Range covers regional rate spread + part-quality variance. Open the estimator →
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Frequently asked.
- Why does a tyre cords visible or damaged fail an MOT?
- A tyre cords visible or damaged. Most commonly flagged on the Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn Hse Dmhev A. UK 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 a tyre cords visible or damaged?
- Typical UK garage cost for tyre replacement is £60–£95. The range reflects regional labour rate differences and part-quality choices. Main dealer rates are usually 30–50% higher.
- Can I fix a tyre cords visible or damaged myself?
- Many owners handle this with basic tools. The parts or products listed above are commonly used for this repair. Check your vehicle handbook and confirm the fix clears the defect before booking a retest.
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