In 2025, 30,459 Tesla Model Y cars had a regular MOT in Great Britain. 84% passed first time, compared with 89% for all cars of the same ages, which makes the Model Y worse than average. Adjusted for age, it ranks 183 of the 217 most-tested car models.
That comparison matters: older cars fail more often, so a raw pass rate flatters models that are mostly young. We compare each model against every car on the road at the same age.
Pass rate by age
At 3 years old, 84% of Model Ys passed first time (all cars that age: 88%). By 3 years, that figure is 84% (all cars: 88%). It trails the average car at most ages, most noticeably at 3 years (5 points behind).
Tesla Model Y All cars of that age
| Age | Tests | Model Y passed first time | All cars | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 29,854 | 84% | 88% | 36,363.3125209352 |
What fails most on a Tesla Model Y
The area that lets the Model Y down most, relative to other cars, is plates and VIN: 0.5% of tests failed on it, 14.8 times the rate for the average car. It does comparatively well on brakes and lights and electrics.
Share of Model Y tests failing on this area Average car
The six most common failure items
| Failure item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| A tyre seriously damaged | Tyres | 7.8% |
| A tyre cords visible or damaged | Tyres | 6.9% |
| Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | Tyres | 3.5% |
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | Suspension | 3.2% |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | Lights and electrics | 2.1% |
| Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | Visibility | 0.7% |
What to check when buying a used Model Y
Based on where the Model Y fails more often than other cars, these are the checks worth making before you buy:
- Plates and VIN: Check the number plates are legal and the VIN matches the V5C logbook. More
- Tyres: Check tread across the whole width (uneven wear hints at alignment or suspension faults), and look for cuts, bulges and mismatched brands. Repair guide
- Suspension: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, look for leaking shock absorbers, and check the car sits level. Ask whether springs, bushes or drop links have been replaced. Repair guide
Then check the individual car: its own MOT history will show whether it follows the pattern. A car with repeated advisories in the same weak area is more likely to fail its next test.
Check a specific Model Y
Enter the registration to see its full MOT history, mileage record and reliability score, compared with these figures.
Check a Model YFrequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for a Tesla Model Y?
In 2025, 84% of Tesla Model Y cars passed their MOT first time, across 30,459 tests. Cars of the same ages averaged 89%.
What do Tesla Model Y cars most often fail their MOT on?
The most common failure items were: a tyre seriously damaged (7.8% of tests); a tyre cords visible or damaged (6.9% of tests); tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (3.5% of tests).
Other Tesla models
Tesla Model 3 (84%). All Tesla models
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2025 (class 4 normal tests; first-time pass means passed with no faults fixed at the test). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.