Recorded in
2.5% 43% fail
of every MOT test in our data — 2,800,628 records across 2,204 models.
Tyres → Tyre cut too deep
The Tyre cut too deep MOT failure is recorded in 2.5% of all MOT tests in the DVSA data — 2,800,628 records across 2,204 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 Tesla Model Y records it most often for its size.
Advisory only
56%
were noted without failing the car.
Typical cost
£45–£95
Usually a DIY or independent-garage job. Estimate, fitted where needed.
What Tyre cut too deep means on an MOT
Tyre cut too deep is an MOT inspection item in the tyres section of the manual. The tester records it when they see the condition the description names — here, when tyre cut too deep. 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 Tyre cut too deep on an MOT?
Recorded in 2.5% of every MOT test in our data — 2,800,628 records across 2,204 models. That is 3% in every hundred tests, which puts Tyre cut too deep in the middle of the items testers record.
Of the 2,800,628 records for this item, 43.1% of the records are a fail (Major or Dangerous), 0.8% were put right at the test and recorded as rectified and 56.0% 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.
- Has ply or cords exposed — 827,756 records
- Has ply or cords damaged — 37,817 records
What does it cost to fix Tyre cut too deep?
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 Tyre cut too deep most often
As a rate of each model's own tests, Tesla Model Y and Vauxhall Corsa E lead the list: Tesla Model Y records it on 9.0% 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 | Tesla Model Y | 9.0% | 36,525 | — |
| 2 | Vauxhall Corsa E | 8.1% | 24,357 | — |
| 3 | Polestar Polestar | 7.8% | 21,453 | — |
| 4 | Mercedes-Benz Eqc | 6.4% | 24,449 | — |
| 5 | Tesla Model 3 Performance | 5.9% | 35,917 | — |
| 6 | BMW 330E | 5.8% | 45,574 | — |
| 7 | Audi E-Tron | 5.8% | 25,279 | — |
| 8 | BMW 218I | 5.7% | 51,907 | — |
| 9 | BMW 520D | 5.7% | 22,113 | — |
| 10 | Renault Zoe | 5.2% | 48,129 | — |
| 11 | Mercedes-Benz Slc | 5.2% | 28,889 | — |
| 12 | BMW X2 | 5.2% | 25,138 | — |
| 13 | Land Rover R Rover Evoque | 5.1% | 49,087 | — |
| 14 | Tesla Model X | 5.0% | 20,553 | — |
| 15 | Jaguar I-Pace | 5.0% | 49,915 | — |
| 16 | Mercedes-Benz A | 5.0% | 70,061 | — |
| 17 | Mercedes-Benz Glb | 4.9% | 22,051 | — |
| 18 | Tesla Model 3 | 4.9% | 169,765 | — |
| 19 | Mercedes-Benz Cla | 4.7% | 215,204 | — |
| 20 | BMW M135I | 4.7% | 23,941 | — |
Which years of car record Tyre cut too deep
| Year | Recorded in |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2.2% |
| 2012 | 2.2% |
| 2013 | 2.2% |
| 2014 | 2.3% |
| 2015 | 2.4% |
| 2016 | 2.6% |
| 2017 | 2.7% |
| 2018 | 2.9% |
| 2019 | 3.1% |
| 2020 | 3.7% |
| 2021 | 3.9% |
| 2022 | 4.3% |
| 2023 | 2.6% |
| 2024 | 2.0% |
| 2025 | 0.1% |
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 Tyre cut too deep
How common is Tyre cut too deep on an MOT?
It is recorded in 2.5% of all MOT tests — 2,800,628 records across 2,204 models.
Does Tyre cut too deep fail the MOT or just get an advisory?
43.1% of the records for it are a fail, 0.8% were fixed at the test, 0.0% are minor and 56.0% are advisories. In short, it is an advisory or minor most of the time rather than a fail.
Which cars record Tyre cut too deep most often?
Tesla Model Y and Vauxhall Corsa E head the list, at a rate of each model's own tests — Tesla Model Y records it on 9.0%. Only models with at least 20,000 recorded tests are shown.
How much does it cost to fix Tyre cut too deep?
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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