Tesla
Running costs, reliability, and MOT data for 20 models from 171,726 MOT tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included).
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Avg Pass Rate
89%
Total Tests
171,726
Models
20
Years Covered
2011-2024
About Tesla Cars
Tesla ranks joint 17th out of 70 car makes in our data (those with at least 1,000 MOT tests) by average MOT pass rate, at 89%. That's slightly above the 85% average across all models in our data, putting Tesla in solid middle ground for reliability.
With 20 models across 14 years of data (2011 to 2024), there's a narrow spread of just 4 percentage points between models, meaning Tesla reliability is fairly consistent across the range.
Most and Least Reliable Tesla Models
The Model 3 Long Range Awd shares the top spot with 2 other models, on a 90% average pass rate from 67,221 tests. At the other end, the Model S has the joint lowest at 86%. Overall, more than half of Tesla's models have a pass rate of 85% or more, which is a good sign for the brand.
Tesla Fuel Types
Tesla models in our data come in 20 electric variants (each model counted once, under the fuel type recorded for most of its tests). Tesla is among the manufacturers offering electric options in the UK market.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on most recent year, 7,400 miles/year and average pump prices of 174.88p petrol and 199.52p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 5 October 2026). Insurance not included.
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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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