Where in Britain does the Tesla Model Y fail its MOT most?
Across Britain, 8.3% of 2,050 initial MOT tests (first attempts) of the Tesla Model Y failed in 2019–2024. No postcode area is at least 3 points above the rest of Britain with an interval clear of zero. It does best in Harrow (HA), −5.8 points. Area rates are not age-adjusted.
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · Tesla Model Y MOT statistics · check a Tesla Model Y by registration
Tesla Model Y in every postcode area with 100+ tests
From the largest excess over the rest of Britain to the largest shortfall.
| Area | Failed here, % | Rest of Britain, % | Difference, points | 95% interval | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London SE (SE) | 12.5 | 8.0 | +4.5 | −1.2 to +10.1 | 136 (rough estimate) |
| London NW (NW) | 9.1 | 8.3 | +0.9 | −3.3 to +5.1 | 197 (rough estimate) |
| Uxbridge (UB) | 8.3 | 8.3 | −0.0 | −5.4 to +5.3 | 108 (rough estimate) |
| London E (E) | 7.6 | 8.4 | −0.8 | −4.7 to +3.0 | 198 (rough estimate) |
| Harrow (HA) | 2.8 | 8.6 | −5.8 | −9.2 to −2.4 | 106 (rough estimate) |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,050 (initial tests) · Method: postcode area of the testing station against the same model's tests elsewhere in Britain, difference of two proportions with a 95% interval; named at 3+ points with the interval clear of zero; not age-adjusted · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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