Tesla Model Y Rwd
From 992 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 29 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 29 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 24 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 18 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 5 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| headlamp levelling device inoperative | 2 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 2 |
| a wheel badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting | 1 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 1 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 91.3% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Model Y Rwds tested had between 18,880 and 38,169 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 25,987 median miles, the Model Y Rwd has 0.032 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Tesla models
Common questions
What is the Tesla Model Y Rwd MOT pass rate?
The Tesla Model Y Rwd has a 91.7% MOT pass rate based on 992 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Tesla Model Y Rwd?
The most common MOT failure on the Tesla Model Y Rwd is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 29 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Tesla Model Y Rwd at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Tesla Model Y Rwd is 25,987 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,880 and 38,169 miles.
Buying a used Model Y Rwd?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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