MOT failure · RFR #31171
A wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud
Total
6,851
Models
148
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 MG 6 1.53%
- 02 BMW 114 1.30%
- 03 BMW 320i Sport Auto 0.96%
- 04 BMW 123 0.82%
- 05 BMW 418 0.76%
- 06 BMW 116 0.73%
- 07 BMW 216 0.66%
- 08 BMW 218i Sport Auto 0.65%
- 09 Infiniti Q50 0.65%
- 10 Kia Sportage 3 Isg 0.64%
- 11 Renault Trafic Sl28 Black ED Engy Dci 0.62%
- 12 Citroen Berlingo 1000 Driver Bluehdi 0.62%
- 13 BMW 428 0.61%
- 14 BMW 520 0.61%
- 15 Citroen Dispatch 1400 Driver Bhdi S/s 0.60%
- 16 BMW 518 0.57%
- 17 Land Rover R Rover Velar Rdyn Hse Dmhev A 0.52%
- 18 Land Rover R Rover Sport Hse Dyn D Mhev A 0.50%
- 19 BMW 1 Series 0.48%
- 20 Volkswagen Tiguan R Line Tech Tdi 0.44%
- 21 BMW 420 0.43%
- 22 Audi Q7 Sln Blk ED 55tfsi Mhev QT A 0.42%
- 23 Mercedes Benz GL 0.42%
- 24 BMW X6 0.40%
- 25 Vauxhall Astra Business Edition Nav T D 0.39%
- 26 Mercedes Benz Gla 200 Sport Executive Auto 0.39%
- 27 BMW 220 0.39%
- 28 Land Rover Rrover Sport Abio Dyn D Mhev A 0.38%
- 29 BMW 6 Series 0.38%
- 30 Audi A3 Technik 35 Tfsi 0.38%
Top 30 by rate. 118 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.
Frequently asked.
- Why does a wheel with a loose or… fail an MOT?
- A wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud. Most commonly flagged on the MG 6. 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 wheel with a loose 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.
Real examples from owners.
Owner reports sourced from honestjohn.co.uk that mention keywords from this failure. Matched, not summarised.
Volkswagen Tiguan R Line Tech Tdi
30 Mar 2023
Reader reported several software faults with their Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace. On start up the main dash display changes configuration from previous layout. The set speed of the cruise control jumps 2 or 3mph, up or down, without driver intervention. Someti…
Vauxhall Astra Business Edition Nav T D
3 Jun 2019
Extraordinary saga of clutch failure of 2017 Vauxhall Astra 1.4 Turbo Petrol 6 speed gearbox in June 2018 after only 7,000 miles. Clutch, Flywheel and slave cylinder replaced under Warranty. Clutch failed again February 2019. Entire engine unit replaced und…
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