# Tesla Roadster MOT reliability: pass rate and common failures | RegFlags

The Tesla Roadster passed its MOT first time 85% of the time, but from only 52 MOT tests, so treat it as a rough guide. See pass rates by year, common failures and typical mileage.

- First-time MOT pass rate: 85%
- MOT tests analysed: 52 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2025)
- Most common failure area: Brakes
- Licensed in Great Britain: 39 (2026 Q2)

These figures come from 52 MOT tests. That's a fairly small number of cars, so they may not be typical of these cars as a whole.

## By year of first use and fuel

| Year | Fuel | MOT tests | First-time pass rate |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2015 | Electric | 3 (very few mots) | 67% |
| 2014 | Electric | 1 (very few mots) | 0% |
| 2013 | Electric | 1 (very few mots) | 100% |
| 2012 | Electric | 11 (very few mots) | 91% |
| 2011 | Electric | 13 (very few mots) | 85% |
| 2010 | Electric | 17 (very few mots) | 88% |
| 2009 | Electric | 6 (very few mots) | 83% |

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