MOT failure · RFR #32037
A tyre seriously damaged
Total
19,850
Models
266
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.
- 01 Honda Crx 2.99%
- 02 Rover 214 2.47%
- 03 Daihatsu Copen 2.44%
- 04 Proton Savvy 2.41%
- 05 Kia Picanto X Line S Auto 2.29%
- 06 Mercedes Benz 420 2.28%
- 07 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) 2.25%
- 08 Audi Cabriolet 2.00%
- 09 Rover 25 1.93%
- 10 Jaguar Sovereign 1.92%
- 11 Rover Metro 1.76%
- 12 Peugeot 1007 1.76%
- 13 Honda Elysion 1.75%
- 14 Volkswagen UP Gti 1.60%
- 15 Audi S5 1.59%
- 16 Lexus Ls400 1.52%
- 17 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto 1.51%
- 18 SEAT Toledo 1.44%
- 19 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto 1.43%
- 20 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto Unclassified 1.43%
- 21 Ssangyong Tivoli 1.43%
- 22 Bentley Turbo 1.41%
- 23 Citroen C3 Picasso 1.38%
- 24 Renault Zoe 1.34%
- 25 Jaguar Xkr 1.32%
- 26 Renault Wind 1.29%
- 27 Nissan Pixo 1.28%
- 28 Mini Cooper D Auto 1.24%
- 29 Mercedes Benz E 220 Amg Lne Night ED Prm D A 1.22%
- 30 Lexus Sc430 1.22%
Top 30 by rate. 236 more models also logged this defect.
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 a tyre seriously damaged fail an MOT?
- A tyre seriously damaged. Most commonly flagged on the Honda Crx. 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 a tyre seriously damaged?
- 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.