Tesla MOT pass rate
156,594 MOT tests in 2024. Overall pass rate: 87.2%
Tesla has a 87.2% MOT pass rate based on 156,594 real DVSA test records from 2024. That is 8.9 percentage points above the UK average of 78.3%. It ranks 22 out of 85 makes.
The strongest model is the Model Y Long Range Awd at 93.5%, while the Model S is lowest at 84.9%.
The single most common reason a Tesla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which accounted for 7,567 failures.
Most common Tesla MOT failures
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 7,567 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 5,391 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 3,791 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2,416 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 832 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 610 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 572 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 397 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 363 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 336 |
How Tesla compares
Tesla pass rate87.2%
UK average78.3%
Black line = UK average (78.3%). Based on 57.7 million MOT tests.
All Tesla models
| Model | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Model 3 Long Range Awd | 63,035 | 87.7% |
| Model 3 Standard Range + | 35,907 | 87.8% |
| Model 3 Performance Awd | 23,773 | 86.2% |
| Model S | 13,362 | 84.9% |
| Model X | 9,458 | 86.6% |
| Model X Long Range Awd | 3,037 | 85.8% |
| Model S Long Range Awd | 1,837 | 86.3% |
| Model 3 | 1,544 | 89.4% |
| Model Y Long Range Awd | 1,209 | 93.5% |
| Model X Perform Ludicrous Awd | 1,064 | 89.8% |
| Model Y Rwd | 992 | 91.7% |
| Model S Perform Ludicrous Awd | 767 | 85.4% |