Most reliable Tesla: MOT failure rates ranked
Updated 05 September 2026.
13.9%
Tesla Model 3, the most reliable Tesla
The most reliable Tesla on MOT failure rate is the Tesla Model 3, at 13.9% failures across 295,025 tests.
| Rank | Model | MOT failure rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesla Model 3 | 13.9% | 295,025 |
| 2 | Tesla Model Y | 14.0% | 79,502 |
| 3 | Tesla Model S | 14.8% | 81,082 |
| 4 | Tesla Model X | 15.3% | 37,530 |
Questions and answers
What is the most reliable Tesla at MOT?
The most reliable Tesla on MOT failure rate is the Tesla Model 3, at 13.9% failures across 295,025 tests.
Which Tesla fails its MOT most often?
The Tesla Model X has the highest MOT failure rate of the Tesla range, at 15.3%.