Tesla MOT pass rate
Tesla passes its MOT 87.1% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%. This is based on 151,221 MOT tests across 4 Tesla models with enough test volume to report on.
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Models
| Model | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Model 3 | 87.4% | 116,030 |
| Model S | 85.3% | 19,463 |
| Model X | 86.0% | 12,851 |
| Model Y | 92.1% | 2,743 |
Top failure reasons across Tesla
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 91.0% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 14.1% | Too low |
| Suspension | 14.0% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Visibility | 8.5% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Brakes | 5.7% | Excessively fluctuating |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.8% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Road Wheels | 1.7% | Fractured |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.4% | Cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |
| Steering | 1.0% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.6% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |