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2019 Tesla Model S Performance Awd MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Model S Performance Awd models manufactured in 2019, based on 59 real MOT test results.

86.4%
Pass Rate
13.6%
Fail Rate
59
Total Tests
41,548
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2019 Tesla Model S Performance Awd MOT Analysis

The 2019 Tesla Model S Performance Awd has an MOT pass rate of 86.4% based on 59 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 41,548 miles on the odometer. With a 13.6% failure rate, the 2019 Model S Performance Awd is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2019 Tesla Model S Performance Awd is Road Wheels, responsible for 8.5% of failures. Wheel failures include cracked or severely corroded alloy wheels, missing or loose wheel nuts, and wheels that are insecurely attached. These are safety-critical and relatively rare compared to tyre failures. Typical repair costs range from £100–400 per wheel. Suspension is the second most common issue at 5.1%. Brakes follows at 3.4%.

⚠ Based on limited data (59 tests)

Top failures specific to 2019 models only. The overall Model S Performance Awd page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Suspension 5.1%
Brakes 3.4%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Road Wheels8.5%5
2Suspension5.1%3
3Brakes3.4%2
4Tyres3.4%2
5Body, Chassis, Structure1.7%1
6Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment1.7%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 41,548 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Wheels2.04% per 10K miSuspension1.22% per 10K miBrakes0.82% per 10K miTyres0.82% per 10K miBody & Structure0.41% per 10K miLamps & Electrical0.41% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Wheels2.048.5%5
Suspension1.225.1%3
Brakes0.823.4%2
Tyres0.823.4%2
Body & Structure0.411.7%1
Lamps & Electrical0.411.7%1

Mileage Statistics

41,548
Mean
43,445
Median
23,127
25th Percentile
57,753
75th Percentile
3.27% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2019 Tesla Model S Performance Awd has an MOT pass rate of 86.4% based on 59 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 41,548 miles on the odometer. With a 13.6% failure rate, the 2019 Model S Performance Awd is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2019 Tesla Model S Performance Awd, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to road wheels: Visually inspect wheels for cracks, especially around the spokes and rim. Check that all wheel nuts are present and tightened. Look for signs of impact damage on alloy wheels. With relatively low average mileage of 41,548 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Road Wheels — 8.5% of failures

Road Wheels issues account for 8.5% of MOT failures on 2019 Tesla Model S Performance Awd models. Wheel failures include cracked or severely corroded alloy wheels, missing or loose wheel nuts, and wheels that are insecurely attached. These are safety-critical and relatively rare compared to tyre failures. Typical repair costs: £100–400 per wheel. Pre-MOT check: Visually inspect wheels for cracks, especially around the spokes and rim. Check that all wheel nuts are present and tightened. Look for signs of impact damage on alloy wheels.

Suspension — 5.1% of failures

Suspension issues account for 5.1% of MOT failures on 2019 Tesla Model S Performance Awd models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Brakes — 3.4% of failures

Brakes issues account for 3.4% of MOT failures on 2019 Tesla Model S Performance Awd models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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