09/01/2026
Tyres - a regular problem!
2.15 Million MOT fails: The Tyre Crisis nobody talks about
In the years 2023-24, it was reported that over 2.15 million UK vehicles failed their annual MOT due to ‘tyre defects’ (according to DVSA data published on the Gov website).
Tick any of the below, and the vehicle falls into this MOT failure category:
Tread depth
Damage
Underinflation
Tyres deemed as “Dangerous condition”
And in this instance, points do not make prizes.
Year on year, the data has risen exponentially, uncovering a serious nationwide maintenance problem.
If a vehicles TPMS is regularly serviced and maintained, there is potential for the above statistics to be dramatically reduced. Being vigilant when the warning light first appears on the dash can highlight issues before they become major concerns. Low pressure can be responsible for uneven tyre wear, tyre wall damage and worse still – blow outs.
These statistics raise a number of questions:
Do drivers feel intimidated by the warning light on the dash?
Do road users drive around in ignorance, not realising the potential harm to themselves and others?
Are road users being sold to, rather than educated?
And finally – and arguably linked to all of the above – In todays cost of living crisis, are road users prioritising other expenses over basic vehicle maintenance?
Source: Garagewire.
Please check your tyres and pressures regularly.
