Tesla Model Y statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 130,240 +20.5% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 504 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 83.8% Cars of the same ages 89.4%
• Rank by number licensed No. 72 of 1,159 models we cover
• Licensed count At its peak highest since 2022
• New registrations in 2025 24,044 registered for the first time

How many Tesla Model Ys are left in Great Britain?

There were 130,240 Tesla Model Ys licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 504 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 2022.

Tesla Model Y MOT reliability

In 2025, 83.8% of Tesla Model Y MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Tesla Model Ys tested pass 89.4% of the time, so the Tesla Model Y does worse than average for its age, by 5.6 points.

Tesla Model Y MOT failures

Tyres is the most common reason a Tesla Model Y fails its MOT, appearing on 75.2% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 7.6% of Tesla Model Y tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Tesla Model Y MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Tesla Model Y failed its MOT in 2025 was “Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords”, on 32.8% of 5,260 failed tests. 42.3% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Tesla Model Y by year

The 2022 Tesla Model Y has its own page, with its MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left.

Tesla Model Y fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Tesla Model Y from 2023, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2023 to 2026), its electric versions have an official range of 267 to 411 miles.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• Electric cars produce no exhaust CO2; range and miles per kWh are VCA’s official figures.
• A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model name “Model Y”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Tesla Model Y safety recalls

DVSA lists 7 safety recalls for the Tesla Model Y since 1992, the first in 2021. The most recent was launched on 16 October 2025.

All 7 Tesla Model Y recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Tesla Model Y. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

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