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Running costs, reliability, and MOT data for 20 models from 171,726 real MOT tests.
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Avg Pass Rate
89%
Total Tests
171,726
Models
20
Years Covered
2011-2024
About Tesla Cars
Tesla ranks 55th out of 145 car manufacturers for MOT reliability, with an average pass rate of 89%. That's 7 points above the national average of 82%, making Tesla one of the more dependable brands on UK roads.
With 20 models across 14 years of data (2011 to 2024), there's a moderate spread of 19 percentage points between models. Some Teslas are notably more reliable than others.
Most and Least Reliable Tesla Models
The Model 3 Long Range Rwd leads the range with a 100% average pass rate from 137 tests. At the other end, the Model X Performance Awd has the lowest at 81%. Overall, more than half of Tesla's models achieve above-average pass rates, which is a good sign for the brand.
Tesla Fuel Types
Tesla models in our data come in 19 electric variants. Tesla is among the manufacturers offering electric options in the UK market.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on most recent year, 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices. Insurance not included.
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All Tesla Models
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| Model | Years | Pass Rate | Tests | Fuel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 3 Long Range Awd | 5 yrs | 90% | 67,221 | Electric | |
| Model 3 Standard Range + | 4 yrs | 89% | 36,211 | Electric | |
| Model 3 Performance Awd | 4 yrs | 87% | 25,746 | Electric | |
| Model S | 7 yrs | 86% | 19,502 | Electric | |
| Model X | 5 yrs | 86% | 9,890 | Electric | |
| Model X Long Range Awd | 3 yrs | 89% | 3,409 | Electric | |
| Model 3 | 5 yrs | 90% | 2,225 | Electric | |
| Model S Long Range Awd | 2 yrs | 90% | 1,927 | Electric | |
| Model Y Long Range Awd | 2 yrs | 91% | 1,703 | Electric | |
| Model X Perform Ludicrous Awd | 3 yrs | 89% | 1,372 | Electric | |
| Model Y Rwd | 3 yrs | 93% | 1,093 | Electric | |
| Model S Perform Ludicrous Awd | 3 yrs | 86% | 914 | Electric | |
| Model 3 Long Range Rwd | 1 yr | 100% | 137 | Electric | |
| Model X Performance Awd | 1 yr | 81% | 78 | Electric | |
| Model S Performance Awd | 2 yrs | 93% | 74 | Electric | |
| Model X Standard Range Awd | 1 yr | 90% | 63 | Electric | |
| Model S Standard Range Awd | 1 yr | 87% | 54 | Electric | |
| Model Y | 1 yr | 100% | 41 | Electric | |
| Roadster | 1 yr | 100% | 35 | Electric | |
| Model Y Performance Awd | 1 yr | 100% | 31 | Electric |
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