Recorded in
1.8% 0% fail
of every MOT test in our data — 2,027,877 records across 2,164 models.
Nail in tyre
The Nail in tyre MOT failure is recorded in 1.8% of all MOT tests in the DVSA data — 2,027,877 records across 2,164 models. A typical repair costs £45–£95. This page explains what the item means, how testers write it down, what a repair usually involves and Audi E-Tron records it most often for its size.
Advisory only
100%
were noted without failing the car.
Typical cost
£45–£95
Usually a DIY or independent-garage job. Estimate, fitted where needed.
What Nail in tyre means on an MOT
Nail in tyre is an MOT inspection item in the non-component advisories section of the manual. The tester records it when they see the condition the description names — here, when nail in tyre. How serious it is — fail, minor or advisory — comes from the tester's grading in the DVSA record, not from this page.
How common is Nail in tyre on an MOT?
Recorded in 1.8% of every MOT test in our data — 2,027,877 records across 2,164 models. That is 2% in every hundred tests, which puts Nail in tyre in the middle of the items testers record.
Of the 2,027,877 records for this item, 0.0% of the records are a fail (Major or Dangerous) and 100.0% are advisories that did not fail the car.
Other things testers write about this item
Testers do not all write the same thing. These are the exact DVSA strings from the records for this item, each with how many tests it was written on — the page's keyword vocabulary comes straight from them.
- Non-component advisories Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt — 2,271,695 records
- Non-component advisories Play in steering rack inner joint(s) — 1,757,832 records
- Non-component advisories Items removed from drivers view prior to test — 759,364 records
- Non-component advisories Coolant leak — 298,367 records
- Non-component advisories Fuel Pipe/s corroded — 242,099 records
- Non-component advisories Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights — 223,894 records
- Non-component advisories Gearbox mounting defective — 97,387 records
- Non-component advisories Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test — 90,083 records
- Non-component advisories Non obligatory mirror damaged — 88,137 records
- Non-component advisories Spare tyre defective — 77,974 records
What does it cost to fix Nail in tyre?
A typical repair on this item costs £45–£95 at UK prices, and it is usually a DIY or independent-garage job. The bracket is our estimate from reported prices and parts, rather than a DVSA figure — see how it is built on the method page.
How the price brackets are built · full repair cost list · add it to your fail-sheet total.
Models that record Nail in tyre most often
As a rate of each model's own tests, Audi E-Tron and SEAT Tarraco lead the list: Audi E-Tron records it on 3.7% of its tests. The rate, not the volume, is what matters here — a model with 20,000 tests can outrank one with a million.
| # | Model | Rate | Tests | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Audi E-Tron | 3.7% | 25,279 | — |
| 2 | SEAT Tarraco | 3.5% | 22,238 | — |
| 3 | MG Hs | 3.2% | 34,155 | — |
| 4 | Volkswagen Arteon | 3.0% | 25,196 | — |
| 5 | Audi Q2 | 3.0% | 218,183 | — |
| 6 | Audi Q3 | 2.9% | 433,742 | — |
| 7 | MG Zs | 2.9% | 122,761 | — |
| 8 | Volkswagen Tiguan | 2.9% | 791,740 | — |
| 9 | Skoda Kodiaq | 2.7% | 116,000 | — |
| 10 | BMW X4 | 2.7% | 50,901 | — |
| 11 | Mercedes-Benz Glb | 2.7% | 22,051 | — |
| 12 | Nissan Juke | 2.6% | 1,128,547 | — |
| 13 | Mercedes-Benz Gle | 2.6% | 96,582 | — |
| 14 | Ford Kuga | 2.6% | 990,804 | — |
| 15 | Citroen Dispatch | 2.6% | 180,027 | — |
| 16 | BMW 218I | 2.6% | 51,907 | — |
| 17 | Peugeot 5008 | 2.5% | 123,701 | — |
| 18 | Ford Transit Courier | 2.5% | 94,151 | — |
| 19 | SEAT Ateca | 2.5% | 131,283 | — |
| 20 | Mercedes-Benz Gla | 2.5% | 280,602 | — |
Which years of car record Nail in tyre
| Year | Recorded in |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 1.8% |
| 2012 | 1.8% |
| 2013 | 1.9% |
| 2014 | 1.9% |
| 2015 | 1.9% |
| 2016 | 1.9% |
| 2017 | 1.9% |
| 2018 | 2.0% |
| 2019 | 2.1% |
| 2020 | 2.1% |
| 2021 | 2.2% |
| 2022 | 2.3% |
| 2023 | 1.6% |
| 2024 | 1.8% |
| 2025 | 0.3% |
These are rates by year of registration from 2010 to 2025, not year of test, so the curve mostly reflects age — a recent car has barely been to a test station. Compare models at the same age instead.
Frequently asked questions about Nail in tyre
How common is Nail in tyre on an MOT?
It is recorded in 1.8% of all MOT tests — 2,027,877 records across 2,164 models.
Does Nail in tyre fail the MOT or just get an advisory?
0.0% of the records for it are a fail, 0.0% were fixed at the test, 0.0% are minor and 100.0% are advisories. In short, it is an advisory or minor most of the time rather than a fail.
Which cars record Nail in tyre most often?
Audi E-Tron and SEAT Tarraco head the list, at a rate of each model's own tests — Audi E-Tron records it on 3.7%. Only models with at least 20,000 recorded tests are shown.
How much does it cost to fix Nail in tyre?
Typically £45–£95 fitted, and it is usually a DIY or independent-garage job. That is an estimate from reported prices, not a DVSA figure.
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