2019 Tesla Model S · 3,371 MOT tests
2019 Tesla Model S reliability
2019 Tesla Model Ss fail 14.2% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 7 Model S years (3,371 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Tesla Model Ss: 16.8%)
- 14.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Tesla Model Ss: 16.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 43,840
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,371
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8.1% of tests fail here (54% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 66% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Tesla Model S
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.3%
- Lights and electrics1.9%
- Suspension1.2%
- Brakes1%
- Wheels0.5%
- Steering0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.61%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.05%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.87%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.28%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.83%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.59%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.44%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.76%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.58%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.93%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.45%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.42%)
Is a 2019 Tesla Model S reliable?
2019 Tesla Model Ss fail 14.2% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 7 Model S years (3,371 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Tesla Model S MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (2.61% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.05% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.87% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Tesla Model S have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Tesla Model S shows 43,840 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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