Tesla Model S

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 7 model years from 19,502 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

86%

Total Tests

19,502

Highest Pass Rate

2019 (89%)

Years Covered

About the Tesla Model S

The Tesla Model S was MOT tested 19,502 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 7 model years (2014 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 86%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list electric versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 89% from 1,518 tests. The 2014 model has the lowest at 79%. The 10 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Tesla Model Ss pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 6 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2014) averages 106,839 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 50,356 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Electric, 476cc)

£555

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,010

Per month£84/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2020 details

How reliable is the Tesla Model S?

vs average of all models+4% (82% avg)

vs Tesla brand average-3% (89% avg)

Best to worst year spread10 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Tesla Model S by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2020	91%	32	50,356 mi
2019	89%	1,518	59,743 mi
2018	88%	3,785	64,976 mi
2017	86%	5,328	76,112 mi
2016	85%	4,922	94,004 mi
2015	82%	2,760	99,755 mi
2014	79%	1,157	106,839 mi

Questions about the Tesla Model S

Is the Tesla Model S reliable?

Across its 7 model years in our data (2014 to 2020), the Tesla Model S averages an 86% MOT pass rate, from 19,502 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 4 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2019 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 89%.

Which year Tesla Model S has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 Tesla Model S has the highest MOT pass rate at 89%, while the 2014 model has the lowest at 79%, a 10 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.