Recorded in
1.0% 3% fail
of every MOT test in our data — 1,147,841 records across 1,636 models.
Wheel badly distorted
The Wheel badly distorted MOT failure is recorded in 1.0% of all MOT tests in the DVSA data — 1,147,841 records across 1,636 models. A typical repair costs £20–£55. This page explains what the item means, how testers write it down, what a repair usually involves and Peugeot 107 records it most often for its size.
Advisory only
97%
were noted without failing the car.
Typical cost
£20–£55
Usually a DIY or independent-garage job. Estimate, fitted where needed.
What Wheel badly distorted means on an MOT
Wheel badly distorted is an MOT inspection item in the road wheels section of the manual. The tester records it when they see the condition the description names — here, when wheel badly distorted. 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 Wheel badly distorted on an MOT?
Recorded in 1.0% of every MOT test in our data — 1,147,841 records across 1,636 models. That is 1% in every hundred tests, which puts Wheel badly distorted in the middle of the items testers record.
Of the 1,147,841 records for this item, 2.8% of the records are a fail (Major or Dangerous), 0.1% were put right at the test and recorded as rectified and 97.1% are advisories that did not fail the car.
What does it cost to fix Wheel badly distorted?
A typical repair on this item costs £20–£55 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 Wheel badly distorted most often
As a rate of each model's own tests, Peugeot 107 and Ford Fiesta lead the list: Peugeot 107 records it on 4.7% 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 | Peugeot 107 | 4.7% | 422,184 | 4.7× · year by year → |
| 2 | Ford Fiesta | 4.6% | 5,140,104 | 4.6× · year by year → |
| 3 | Renault Clio | 4.3% | 1,261,250 | 4.3× · year by year → |
| 4 | Citroen C1 | 4.1% | 585,817 | 4.1× · year by year → |
| 5 | Renault Modus | 4.1% | 49,465 | — |
| 6 | Suzuki Wagon-R+ | 4.0% | 29,904 | — |
| 7 | MINI COOPER D | 3.5% | 24,045 | — |
| 8 | Jaguar Xk | 3.5% | 26,752 | — |
| 9 | Volvo C70 | 3.4% | 29,334 | — |
| 10 | Volvo V50 | 3.3% | 120,069 | — |
| 11 | Jaguar Xkr | 3.2% | 26,440 | — |
| 12 | Toyota Celica | 3.0% | 27,501 | — |
| 13 | BMW I3 | 3.0% | 74,001 | — |
| 14 | Audi A2 | 3.0% | 25,108 | — |
| 15 | Tesla Model 3 Performance | 2.9% | 35,917 | — |
| 16 | Chevrolet Matiz | 2.8% | 40,193 | — |
| 17 | Mercedes-Benz Citan | 2.8% | 76,454 | — |
| 18 | Renault Megane | 2.8% | 411,704 | 2.8× · year by year → |
| 19 | Peugeot 108 | 2.7% | 250,169 | — |
| 20 | Renault Twingo | 2.7% | 94,307 | 2.7× · year by year → |
Which years of car record Wheel badly distorted
| Year | Recorded in |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 1.5% |
| 2012 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 0.6% |
| 2019 | 0.6% |
| 2020 | 0.5% |
| 2021 | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 0.4% |
| 2023 | 0.2% |
| 2024 | 0.1% |
These are rates by year of registration from 2010 to 2024, 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 Wheel badly distorted
How common is Wheel badly distorted on an MOT?
It is recorded in 1.0% of all MOT tests — 1,147,841 records across 1,636 models.
Does Wheel badly distorted fail the MOT or just get an advisory?
2.8% of the records for it are a fail, 0.1% were fixed at the test, 0.0% are minor and 97.1% are advisories. In short, it is an advisory or minor most of the time rather than a fail.
Which cars record Wheel badly distorted most often?
Peugeot 107 and Ford Fiesta head the list, at a rate of each model's own tests — Peugeot 107 records it on 4.7%. Only models with at least 20,000 recorded tests are shown.
How much does it cost to fix Wheel badly distorted?
Typically £20–£55 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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