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 2024reporting 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 2024period. "Condition" covers cosmetic / wear issues; suspension and braking dominate the rest.

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