Cars with the worst UK MOT tyre failure rate

01

Tesla Model 3 Long Range Awd

67,261 tests · 41,943 avg mi · 87.3% pass

11.8%

At #1, the Model 3 Long Range Awd records a 11.8% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 42k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are tyre tread under the limit and a tyre with the cords showing. A 87.3% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

02

Tesla Model X Long Range Awd

3,424 tests · 45,322 avg mi · 85.8% pass

11.6%

At #2, the Model X Long Range Awd records a 11.6% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 45k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a tyre with the cords showing and tyre tread under the limit. A 85.8% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

03

Tesla Model 3 Performance Awd

25,774 tests · 43,333 avg mi · 85.8% pass

11.1%

At #3, the Model 3 Performance Awd records a 11.1% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 43k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a tyre with the cords showing and a seriously damaged tyre. A 85.8% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

04

Mercedes Benz Eqc 400 Amg Line Premium 4M

3,840 tests · 31,541 avg mi · 87.3% pass

10.9%

At #4, the Eqc 400 Amg Line Premium 4M records a 10.9% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 32k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a tyre with the cords showing and a seriously damaged tyre. A 87.3% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

05

Volvo Xc90 Inscrp Pro T8rchrge Awd A

1,342 tests · 32,874 avg mi · 87.7% pass

10.9%

At #5, the Xc90 Inscrp Pro T8rchrge Awd A records a 10.9% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 33k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a seriously damaged tyre and a tyre with the cords showing. Owner-flagged: Owner reports (8 entries) flag recurring problems with battery/electrical, electrical faults, brake…

06

Tesla Model 3 Standard Range +

36,220 tests · 42,214 avg mi · 87.4% pass

10.8%

At #6, the Model 3 Standard Range + records a 10.8% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 42k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are tyre tread under the limit and a tyre with the cords showing. A 87.4% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

07

BMW X1 Xdrive25e Sport Auto

1,272 tests · 35,097 avg mi · 88.0% pass

10.3%

At #7, the X1 Xdrive25e Sport Auto records a 10.3% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 35k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a seriously damaged tyre and a tyre with the cords showing. A 88.0% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

08

Volkswagen Id4 1st Edition

4,243 tests · 34,580 avg mi · 87.2% pass

10.2%

At #8, the Id4 1st Edition records a 10.2% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 35k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a tyre with the cords showing and a seriously damaged tyre. A 87.2% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

09

BMW 330e M Sport Pro Edition Auto

1,990 tests · 42,102 avg mi · 86.2% pass

9.7%

At #9, the 330e M Sport Pro Edition Auto records a 9.7% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 42k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a seriously damaged tyre and a seriously damaged tyre. A 86.2% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

10

BMW X5 Xdrive45e M Sport Auto

11,263 tests · 39,975 avg mi · 87.9% pass

9.6%

At #10, the X5 Xdrive45e M Sport Auto records a 9.6% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 40k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a seriously damaged tyre and a tyre with the cords showing. A 87.9% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

11

Tesla Model 3

2,234 tests · 48,872 avg mi · 89.1% pass

9.6%

At #11, the Model 3 records a 9.6% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 49k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are tyre tread under the limit and a seriously damaged tyre. A 89.1% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

12

Audi A3 E Tron 40 S A

1,902 tests · 38,459 avg mi · 85.9% pass

9.6%

At #12, the A3 E Tron 40 S A records a 9.6% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 38k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a tyre with the cords showing and a seriously damaged tyre. Owner-flagged: Report of battery cut out on 2021 Audi A3 1.5 TSI. Dealer…

13

Kia Picanto GT Line S Isg

1,658 tests · 17,587 avg mi · 88.0% pass

9.4%

At #13, the Picanto GT Line S Isg records a 9.4% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 18k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a seriously damaged tyre and a seriously damaged tyre. Owner-flagged: The Kia Picanto continues to offer a fun and affordable option in…

14

Tesla Model X Perform Ludicrous Awd

1,372 tests · 44,213 avg mi · 88.5% pass

9.3%

At #14, the Model X Perform Ludicrous Awd records a 9.3% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 44k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a tyre with the cords showing and tyre tread under the limit. A 88.5% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

15

Audi A3 Sport 40 Tfsi E S A

4,156 tests · 33,829 avg mi · 88.6% pass

9.0%

At #15, the A3 Sport 40 Tfsi E S A records a 9.0% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 34k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a seriously damaged tyre and a tyre with the cords showing. Owner-flagged: Report of battery cut out on 2021 Audi A3 1.5 TSI. Dealer…

16

Tesla Model X

9,909 tests · 64,053 avg mi · 85.6% pass

8.9%

At #16, the Model X records a 8.9% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 64k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a tyre with the cords showing and tyre tread under the limit. A 85.6% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

17

Volvo Xc90 R Design T8 Rcharge Awd A

1,391 tests · 35,528 avg mi · 89.9% pass

8.9%

At #17, the Xc90 R Design T8 Rcharge Awd A records a 8.9% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 36k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a seriously damaged tyre and a tyre with the cords showing. Owner-flagged: Owner reports (8 entries) flag recurring problems with battery/electrical, electrical faults, brake…

18

Mercedes Benz E 400 Amg LN Ngt ED Prm+d 4M A

1,387 tests · 36,393 avg mi · 84.1% pass

8.9%

At #18, the E 400 Amg LN Ngt ED Prm+d 4M A records a 8.9% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 36k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a seriously damaged tyre and a seriously damaged tyre. Owner-flagged: Report of AdBlue system failure on 2016 E220d at 38,250 miles. AdBlue…

19

Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Mhev Awd A

1,431 tests · 34,684 avg mi · 88.8% pass

8.7%

At #19, the Xc90 Inscription B5 Mhev Awd A records a 8.7% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 35k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a tyre with the cords showing and a seriously damaged tyre. Owner-flagged: Owner reports (8 entries) flag recurring problems with battery/electrical, electrical faults, brake…

20

Kia Proceed GT Line S Isg S A

1,268 tests · 32,611 avg mi · 86.6% pass

8.7%

At #20, the Proceed GT Line S Isg S A records a 8.7% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 33k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a tyre with the cords showing and a seriously damaged tyre. A 86.6% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

21

Nissan E Nv200

9,681 tests · 32,369 avg mi · 78.3% pass

8.6%

At #21, the E Nv200 records a 8.6% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 32k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a seriously damaged tyre and A tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative. A 78.3% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

22

Volvo Xc60 Inscrp Pro T8rechrg Awd A

1,279 tests · 28,871 avg mi · 87.6% pass

8.6%

At #22, the Xc60 Inscrp Pro T8rechrg Awd A records a 8.6% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 29k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a seriously damaged tyre and a tyre with the cords showing. Owner-flagged: Owner reports (3 entries) flag recurring problems with AdBlue.

23

Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.150

1,729 tests · 93,268 avg mi · 72.1% pass

8.5%

At #23, the Grafter N35.150 records a 8.5% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 93k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are tyre tread under the limit and a seriously damaged tyre. A 72.1% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

24

Mercedes Benz C 220 Amg Line Ngt ED Prem D A

1,336 tests · 31,061 avg mi · 89.2% pass

8.5%

At #24, the C 220 Amg Line Ngt ED Prem D A records a 8.5% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 31k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are tyre tread under the limit and a tyre with the cords showing. Owner-flagged: C220 CDI with automatic gearbox is disappointing. Surprising quality issues with pre-facelift…

25

Audi A4 S LN Black ED 35tdi Mhev SA

1,539 tests · 36,588 avg mi · 89.6% pass

8.4%

At #25, the A4 S LN Black ED 35tdi Mhev SA records a 8.4% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 37k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are tyre tread under the limit and a tyre with the cords showing. Owner-flagged: Adblue module control unit failure reported on 2016 Audi A4 Avant Ultra…

26

BMW X7

3,451 tests · 43,224 avg mi · 88.2% pass

8.3%

At #26, the X7 records a 8.3% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 43k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a seriously damaged tyre and a tyre with the cords showing. A 88.2% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

27

Audi A3 S Line 40 Tfsi E S A

6,357 tests · 32,892 avg mi · 89.8% pass

8.3%

At #27, the A3 S Line 40 Tfsi E S A records a 8.3% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 33k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a seriously damaged tyre and a tyre with the cords showing. Owner-flagged: Report of battery cut out on 2021 Audi A3 1.5 TSI. Dealer…

28

BMW 330e M Sport Auto

15,931 tests · 43,958 avg mi · 87.1% pass

8.3%

At #28, the 330e M Sport Auto records a 8.3% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 44k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a seriously damaged tyre and a seriously damaged tyre. A 87.1% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

29

BMW Ix3 Premier Edition Pro

1,789 tests · 30,944 avg mi · 88.2% pass

8.1%

At #29, the Ix3 Premier Edition Pro records a 8.1% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 31k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a seriously damaged tyre and a tyre with the cords showing. A 88.2% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

30

Tesla Model S

19,518 tests · 82,260 avg mi · 84.2% pass

8.1%

At #30, the Model S records a 8.1% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 82k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are tyre tread under the limit and a tyre with the cords showing. Owner-flagged: More than just a car the Tesla Model S is a revolution,…