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Tesla MODEL Y - 2024

30.6 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2024 is 25.6 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Tesla MODEL Y, model year 2024. Sample size: 215 cars, 304 tests and 93 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 215 cars

The 2024 Tesla Model Y has an overall defect rate of 30.59 per 100 vehicles, which is 21% higher than the average of 25.28 for its year. Notably, the Model Y shows exceptional performance in categories such as brakes, steering, and body structure, with zero reported defects compared to the average rates. However, it has a significant issue with wheels, suspensions, and axles, where its defect rate is more than double the average. Mileage trends indicate that defects slightly increase with higher mileage, particularly in the 31,000 to 62,000-mile range, but the overall defect rate remains concerning compared to similar vehicles.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 215 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 7.3 / 100 tests
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 86.0% better
0.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.0 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 77.0% better
2.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.7 / 100 tests
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 120.0% worse
57.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.0 / 100 tests
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.7 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 23.5% better
1.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.7 / 100 tests
  • A seat belt: or flexible stalk damaged
Other
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.9 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 207 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 28
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 19
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 10
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 7
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A wheel: badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2
A seat belt: or flexible stalk damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 1