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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Tesla Model Y. Check any Model Y by registration number below.

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95.1%

Avg Pass Rate

+6.7%

vs Tesla Avg

2

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Tesla Model Y — MOT Reliability Overview

The Tesla Model Y has an average MOT pass rate of 95.1%, which is 6.7 percentage points above the Tesla brand average of 88.4%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Model Y is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Tesla Model Y fails its MOT are lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, suspension, tyres. If you are preparing your Model Y for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Tesla Model Y, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Tesla Model Y performs at MOT across different model years.

2023

Based on 42 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Tesla average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2021

Based on 5,000 vehicles

90.2%Excellent
Tesla average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

0.7%

Retest Rate

7.0%

Mileage at 3yr

26k mi

Top MOT Failures — Tesla Model Y

The most common reasons a Tesla Model Y fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

11.8%
2

Suspension

10.0%
3

Tyres

8.5%
4

Brakes

8.2%
5

Exhaust, fuel and emissions

1.2%
Tesla Model Y Common Faults & Repair Costs

Other Tesla Models

Compare MOT reliability across Tesla models.

Tesla Model 3

91.5% pass rate

Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD

87.5% pass rate

Tesla Model X

89.7% pass rate

Tesla Model X Performance AWD

81.6% pass rate

Tesla Model S Perform Ludicrous AWD

81.8% pass rate

Tesla Model Y Performance AWD

100.0% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Tesla Model Y

Tesla Model Y — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Tesla Model Y MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Tesla Model Y?
The average MOT pass rate for the Tesla Model Y is 95.1% compared to the Tesla average of 88.4%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Tesla Model Y?
The most common MOT failures on the Tesla Model Y are: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (11.8%), Suspension (10.0%), Tyres (8.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Tesla Model Y reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 95.1%, the Tesla Model Y is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Tesla Model Y?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Tesla Model Y?
Typical mileage for the Tesla Model Y: 26,000 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Model Y to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Tesla Model Y's MOT History

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