MOT cost .

MOT failure · RFR #31188

A tyre cords visible or damaged

Total

187

Models

56

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.

  1. 01 Land Rover Discovery Sport R Dyn Hse A 1.00%
  2. 02 Mercedes Benz Eqc 400 Amg Line Premium 4M 0.83%
  3. 03 Volkswagen Sharan Sel Tdi S A 0.82%
  4. 04 BMW X5 Xdrive30d M Sport Mhev Auto 0.66%
  5. 05 Vauxhall Grandland X Ultimte Nav Hyb4 A 0.61%
  6. 06 Tesla Model S Long Range Awd 0.61%
  7. 07 BMW X5 Xdrive45e M Sport Auto 0.50%
  8. 08 Volvo Xc90 Inscript Pro T8 Phev A A 0.48%
  9. 09 Ford Kuga Titanium First ED Eblue 0.46%
  10. 10 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Premium EV 0.43%
  11. 11 Lamborghini Aventador 0.42%
  12. 12 Volkswagen Golf R Line Tdi S A 0.41%
  13. 13 Mercedes Benz E 220 Amg Lne Night ED Prm D A 0.41%
  14. 14 Tesla Model X Long Range Awd 0.41%
  15. 15 Audi A1 Sport 25 Tfsi S A 0.39%
  16. 16 Peugeot 2008 Allure Prem Puretech SS A 0.39%
  17. 17 Bentley Flying Spur 0.38%
  18. 18 Skoda Enyaq IV 60 0.38%
  19. 19 Volkswagen T Roc R Tsi 4motion S A 0.34%
  20. 20 Volvo Xc40 Rdesign Pro T5 Recharge A 0.34%
  21. 21 BMW 320d M Sport Mhev Auto 0.33%
  22. 22 BMW 220i Sport Auto 0.32%
  23. 23 Renault Zoe I Iconc Rapid Charge ZE 50 0.31%
  24. 24 SEAT Leon FR Tsi Evo 0.30%
  25. 25 Volkswagen Id3 Life 0.29%
  26. 26 Kia Niro 3 EV 0.29%
  27. 27 Volvo Xc90 R Design Pro B5 Awd Auto 0.28%
  28. 28 Subaru Forester I XE Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt 0.28%
  29. 29 Peugeot 208 Allure Premium Puretech SS 0.27%
  30. 30 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque R Dyn S A 0.27%

Top 30 by rate. 26 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 Sport R Dyn Hse A. 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 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.