2020 · 4 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2020 Levc Tx MOT pass rate and common faults

1,546 MOT tests in 2024. 90.8% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time90.8%
Failed or needed repairs9.3%
Typical mileage at test92,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,546 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.4%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    25 marked dangerous
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.6%
    11 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  7. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.3%
  8. Washers: jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.7%
  2. Tyres2.6%
  3. Suspension1.6%
  4. Lights & electrics1.4%
  5. Brakes1.1%
  6. Steering0.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.5%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.4%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.8%

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 2020 Levc Tx?

In 2024, 90.8% of 2020 Levc Tx cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,546 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Levc Tx?

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

Is the 2020 Levc Tx reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).