TESLA MODEL S MOT pass rate
85.3% of 19,463 TESLA MODEL S MOT tests pass.
At 85.3%, The MODEL S passes slightly less often than the average across all TESLA models (87.1%).
The TESLA MODEL S passes its MOT 85.3% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 88.6% at 3–6 years to 74.5% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (24) | 24 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 88.6% | 5,982 | 55,970 miles |
| 6–10 years | 84.0% | 13,108 | 86,383 miles |
| 10–15 years | 74.5% | 349 | 109,354 miles |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the TESLA MODEL S
The most common reason the TESLA MODEL S fails its MOT is tyres — present in 62.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 62.8% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Suspension | 23.7% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Visibility | 15.9% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 14.8% | Too low |
| Brakes | 13.1% | Excessively fluctuating |
| Steering | 5.1% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.2% | Cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.6% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Road Wheels | 2.4% | Fractured |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.0% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
Related TESLA models
- TESLA MODEL 3 — 87.4% pass rate
- TESLA MODEL X — 86.0% pass rate
- TESLA MODEL Y — 92.1% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the TESLA MODEL S?
- 85.3% of TESLA MODEL S MOT tests pass, based on 19,463 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the TESLA MODEL S?
- The most common reason the TESLA MODEL S fails its MOT is tyres — present in 62.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
- Does this show the TESLA MODEL S's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the TESLA service history guide for how to check and keep one.