Tesla
Running costs, reliability, and MOT data for 20 models from 171,726 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
89%
Total Tests
171,726
Models
20
Years Covered
2011-2024
All Tesla Models
| 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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How reliable is Tesla?
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.
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