TESLA MODEL Y MOT pass rate
92.1% of 2,743 TESLA MODEL Y MOT tests pass.
The MODEL Y has a pass rate of 92.1%, a little higher than the average across all TESLA models (87.1%).
The TESLA MODEL Y passes its MOT 92.1% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 92.0% | 2,733 | 36,541 miles |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (10) | 10 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the TESLA MODEL Y
The most common reason the TESLA MODEL Y fails its MOT is tyres — present in 83.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has ply or cords exposed".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 83.2% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Suspension | 12.3% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 9.4% | Too high |
| Visibility | 3.7% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Brakes | 2.0% | Efficiency less than 50% of the required value |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.2% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Road Wheels | 0.4% | Badly distorted |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.4% | Buckle not functioning as intended |
Related TESLA models
- TESLA MODEL 3 — 87.4% pass rate
- TESLA MODEL S — 85.3% pass rate
- TESLA MODEL X — 86.0% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the TESLA MODEL Y?
- 92.1% of TESLA MODEL Y MOT tests pass, based on 2,743 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the TESLA MODEL Y?
- The most common reason the TESLA MODEL Y fails its MOT is tyres — present in 83.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has ply or cords exposed".
- Does this show the TESLA MODEL Y'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.