Tesla Model S MOT data by year
The Tesla Model S appears in 56,789 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 2007–2022. Its most common failure areas are tyres, visibility and suspension, and its overall pass rate is 86.1%.
56,789
MOT tests analysed
86.1%
Pass rate
13.9%
Fail rate
2007–2022
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,054 | 85.7% | 14.3% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 8.1% | 4,571 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.9% | 1,647 |
| 3 | Suspension | 2.9% | 1,627 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.3% | 1,293 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.7% | 948 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.8% | 457 |
| 7 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.8% | 441 |
| 8 | Other defects | 0.4% | 218 |
Methodology & source. Based on 56,789 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.