Honda Civic: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was a recorded failure area in 5.3% of Honda Civic MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2012, 2014 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 77,947 | 5.4% |
| 2014 | 82,192 | 5.5% |
| 2015 | 84,612 | 5.3% |
| 2016 | 90,148 | 5.0% |
| 2018 | 74,644 | 4.3% |
| 2019 | 55,626 | 3.9% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.