2018 · 6 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2018 Levc Tx MOT pass rate and common faults

1,976 MOT tests in 2024. 88.9% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

108Above average
Passed first time88.9%
Failed or needed repairs11.1%
Typical mileage at test127,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,976 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    36 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
    20 marked dangerous
  6. Pedal: anti-slip provision loose0.5%
  7. Pedal: anti-slip provision missing0.5%
  8. Washers: jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen0.5%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres3.2%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%
  3. Suspension2.5%
  4. Brakes2.4%
  5. Lights & electrics1.2%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  7. Steering0.5%
  8. Body & chassis0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.5%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.2%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2018 Levc Tx?

In 2024, 88.9% of 2018 Levc Tx cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,976 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Levc Tx?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Levc Tx reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).