Reliability Report · Multi-Source Data

Tesla Model S (2014–2016) Reliability

The Tesla Model S (2014–2016) scores 61/100 on our composite reliability index — average territory — drawn from DVSA, NHTSA data. Estimated used prices span €19,600–€44,400.

Composite Score
61
/ 100
Average
Sources: DVSA · NHTSA · latest 2026
Market Snapshot
Listed model years2014–2016
Est. used price€19,600–€44,400
Documented issues0
Listings in catalogue18
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Reliability by Source

Each independent organization measures reliability differently. TÜV reports inspection defect rates by age band. ADAC reports pan-European breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles. NHTSA aggregates US consumer complaints. DVSA MOT data is the UK fleet's annual safety inspection — every car 3+ years old. Lower variance across sources = higher confidence in the composite.

NHTSA (US Complaints)
Model years 2012–2018 · 2026 report · n=649
649 complaints across 1 sampled year(s); resolved model="MODEL S 60KWH"
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23
/ 100
DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2010–2021 · 2024 report · n=16542
16,542 UK MOT tests · overall 15.4% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
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78
/ 100
DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2014–2020 · 2023 report · n=9184
9,184 UK MOT tests · overall 16.3% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
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71
/ 100

UK MOT Reliability Detail

Based on 16,542 MOT tests in the UK during the 2024 reporting period. Score for each age band reflects this model's fail rate vs the UK-fleet baseline fail rate at the same age — a generation-aware metric.

Age 3–5 yrs
71
10.7% fail vs 10.9% fleet
1,383 tests
Age 6–9 yrs
78
15.3% fail vs 19.2% fleet
14,221 tests
Age 10–14 yrs
80
24.4% fail vs 32.1% fleet
938 tests

Most Common MOT Failure Categories

#1
Condition
1,800
41.2%
#2
Tread depth
1,112
25.5%
#3
Wipers
493
11.3%
#4
Ball joint
487
11.2%
#5
Windscreen
475
10.9%

Categories ranked across all MOT tests of this model in the UK during the 2024 period. "Condition" covers cosmetic / wear issues; suspension and braking dominate the rest.

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