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Tesla Common MOT Problems (2026)

Every Tesla model ranked by MOT fail rate, with the most common issues identified for each. Based on 171,266 real MOT tests.

Average Tesla MOT pass rate: 89%

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89%

Avg pass rate

11%

Avg fail rate

16

Models tested

Tesla Models with the Most MOT Problems

Highest average fail rates across all tested years

#ModelFail RateCommon Issues
1Tesla Model X Performance Awd17%Lighting defects
2Tesla Model S14%Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration
3Tesla Model 3 Performance Awd13%
4Tesla Model S Perform Ludicrous Awd13%Lighting defects
5Tesla Model S Standard Range Awd13%Lighting defects

Most Reliable Tesla Models

Lowest average fail rates; the Tesla models least likely to have MOT problems

#ModelPass Rate
1Tesla Model 3 Long Range Rwd100%
2Tesla Model Y Long Range Awd91%
3Tesla Model Y Rwd89%
4Tesla Model 3 Long Range Awd89%
5Tesla Model 3 Standard Range +89%

All Tesla Models by Fail Rate

Every Tesla model and year combination, sorted by fail rate (highest first)

ModelYearPass RateFail Rate
Model S201479%20%
Model 3202080%17%
Model X Performance Awd201981%17%
Model S201582%16%
Model S Perform Ludicrous Awd201984%15%
Model 3 Performance Awd202285%15%
Model S201685%14%
Model 3 Performance Awd202087%13%
Model X201786%13%
Model X201887%13%
Model X Long Range Awd201987%13%
Model S Standard Range Awd201987%13%
Model 3 Performance Awd201987%12%
Model S201786%12%
Model 3 Long Range Awd202188%11%
Model 3 Long Range Awd202089%11%
Model 3 Standard Range +202188%11%
Model 3 Long Range Awd201988%11%
Model 3 Performance Awd202188%11%
Model S201888%11%
Model X Long Range Awd202088%11%
Model X201988%11%
Model X Perform Ludicrous Awd202088%11%
Model S Perform Ludicrous Awd202088%11%
Model 3 Standard Range +202089%10%
Model 3 Standard Range +201989%10%
Model S Long Range Awd202089%10%
Model X Standard Range Awd201990%10%
Model 3202290%9%
Model S201989%9%
Model 3 Standard Range +202291%9%
Model S Long Range Awd201990%9%
Model X201691%9%
Model 3202191%9%
Model Y Rwd202286%9%
Model Y Long Range Awd202291%8%
Model Y Rwd202392%8%
Model X Perform Ludicrous Awd201990%8%
Model 3 Long Range Awd202291%8%
Model Y Long Range Awd202391%8%
Model X Long Range Awd202192%6%
Model 3202396%3%
Model 3 Long Range Rwd2023100%0%

Tesla MOT FAQ

What are the most common MOT problems on Tesla cars?

The most common MOT problems on Tesla cars vary by model and age, but typically include lighting defects, suspension wear, brake component deterioration, and tyre condition issues. Older Tesla diesels are more prone to exhaust and emissions failures. The Model X Performance Awd has the highest average fail rate at 17%.

Which Tesla model is the most reliable?

The most reliable Tesla model in our data is the Model 3 Long Range Rwd with an average MOT pass rate of 100%. View all Tesla models for full reliability data.

What is the average MOT pass rate for Tesla?

The average MOT pass rate for Tesla is 89%, based on 171,266 MOT tests across 16 models. This means about 11% of Tesla cars fail their MOT on the first attempt.

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Common problems for every car make

Reliability Rankings

Most and least reliable cars ranked by pass rate