Tesla Model 3 MOT data by year
The Tesla Model 3 appears in 222,425 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 2007–2025. Its most common failure areas are tyres, lighting & signalling and suspension, and its overall pass rate is 87.3%.
222,425
MOT tests analysed
87.3%
Pass rate
12.7%
Fail rate
2007–2025
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 44,796 | 87.2% | 12.8% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 10.3% | 22,964 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 4,347 |
| 3 | Suspension | 1.6% | 3,498 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.9% | 2,092 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.5% | 1,210 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.2% | 535 |
| 7 | Road wheels | 0.2% | 483 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.1% | 211 |
Methodology & source. Based on 222,425 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.