Recorded in
0.6% 39% fail
of every MOT test in our data — 673,916 records across 1,243 models.
Suspension → Wheel bearings rough when rotated
The Wheel bearings rough when rotated MOT failure is recorded in 0.6% of all MOT tests in the DVSA data — 673,916 records across 1,243 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 Chevrolet Matiz records it most often for its size.
Advisory only
61%
were noted without failing the car.
Typical cost
£20–£55
Usually a DIY or independent-garage job. Estimate, fitted where needed.
What Wheel bearings rough when rotated means on an MOT
Wheel bearings rough when rotated is an MOT inspection item in the suspension section of the manual. The tester records it when they see the condition the description names — here, when wheel bearings rough when rotated. 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 bearings rough when rotated on an MOT?
Recorded in 0.6% of every MOT test in our data — 673,916 records across 1,243 models. That is 1% in every hundred tests, which puts Wheel bearings rough when rotated in the middle of the items testers record.
Of the 673,916 records for this item, 39.2% of the records are a fail (Major or Dangerous), 0.3% were put right at the test and recorded as rectified and 60.5% 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.
- Wheel bearings has excessive play — 612,494 records
- Wheel bearings so rough it is likely to overheat or break up — 11,769 records
- Wheel bearings play so excessive it is likely to break up — 10,729 records
- Wheel bearings play so excessive that directional control is impaired — 4,262 records
What does it cost to fix Wheel bearings rough when rotated?
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 bearings rough when rotated most often
As a rate of each model's own tests, Chevrolet Matiz and Suzuki Wagon-R+ lead the list: Chevrolet Matiz records it on 5.1% 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 | Chevrolet Matiz | 5.1% | 40,193 | — |
| 2 | Suzuki Wagon-R+ | 3.5% | 29,904 | — |
| 3 | Citroen C2 | 3.4% | 43,091 | — |
| 4 | Ford Fusion | 3.3% | 197,378 | 5.5× · year by year → |
| 5 | Nissan Pixo | 3.1% | 42,149 | — |
| 6 | Ford Focus C-Max | 3.1% | 56,718 | — |
| 7 | Peugeot 206 | 2.9% | 175,269 | 4.8× · year by year → |
| 8 | Suzuki Alto | 2.9% | 174,258 | 4.8× · year by year → |
| 9 | Peugeot 107 | 2.7% | 422,184 | 4.5× · year by year → |
| 10 | Mitsubishi Colt | 2.7% | 86,319 | 4.5× · year by year → |
| 11 | Alfa Romeo Mito | 2.5% | 73,057 | 4.2× · year by year → |
| 12 | Toyota YARIS | 2.5% | 1,577,740 | 4.0× · year by year → |
| 13 | Hyundai Amica | 2.2% | 22,089 | — |
| 14 | Nissan Note | 2.1% | 566,669 | 3.5× · year by year → |
| 15 | Peugeot 207 | 2.1% | 541,214 | — |
| 16 | Volvo S40 | 2.1% | 69,731 | — |
| 17 | Chevrolet Spark | 2.0% | 56,981 | — |
| 18 | Nissan Elgrand | 2.0% | 48,135 | — |
| 19 | Ford Transit | 2.0% | 1,107,503 | 3.3× · year by year → |
| 20 | Jaguar X-Type | 2.0% | 93,223 | — |
Which years of car record Wheel bearings rough when rotated
| Year | Recorded in |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 0.1% |
| 2020 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 0.0% |
These are rates by year of registration from 2010 to 2023, 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 bearings rough when rotated
How common is Wheel bearings rough when rotated on an MOT?
It is recorded in 0.6% of all MOT tests — 673,916 records across 1,243 models.
Does Wheel bearings rough when rotated fail the MOT or just get an advisory?
39.2% of the records for it are a fail, 0.3% were fixed at the test, 0.0% are minor and 60.5% are advisories. In short, it is an advisory or minor most of the time rather than a fail.
Which cars record Wheel bearings rough when rotated most often?
Chevrolet Matiz and Suzuki Wagon-R+ head the list, at a rate of each model's own tests — Chevrolet Matiz records it on 5.1%. Only models with at least 20,000 recorded tests are shown.
How much does it cost to fix Wheel bearings rough when rotated?
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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