3 models · 144,792 MOT tests
Tesla reliability
Tesla cars fail 15.3% of first MOT tests (all cars: 28.4%), 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage. The most reliable Tesla on MOT results is the Tesla Model S; the least is the Tesla Model 3.
Ranked
Every Tesla model, most reliable first
Ranked against cars of the same age and mileage, so a new model and an old one are judged fairly.
| # | Model | Type | Tests | Fail rate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesla Model S2007–2021 cars | Executive car | 33,048 | 16.8% | Better than average |
| 2 | Tesla Model X2016–2021 cars | Large SUV | 21,468 | 15.7% | About average |
| 3 | Tesla Model 32007–2021 cars | Large family car | 90,276 | 14.7% | About average |
Compare across every brand in the UK MOT Reliability Index.
Questions
Tesla reliability questions
Are Tesla cars reliable?
Tesla cars fail 15.3% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, across 144,792 UK MOT tests from 2022 to 2024.
What is the most reliable Tesla?
On MOT results, the Tesla Model S: it fails 16.8% of first tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age.
Which Tesla should I avoid?
The Tesla Model 3 has the weakest MOT record of the Tesla range (about average for its age). Check any used one's MOT history before you buy.
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