2021 · 3 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2021 Levc Tx MOT pass rate and common faults

1,812 MOT tests in 2024. 88.7% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time88.7%
Failed or needed repairs11.3%
Typical mileage at test73,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,812 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.9%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    51 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.6%
    12 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.6%
  2. Suspension3.2%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  5. Brakes1.3%
  6. Lights & electrics0.7%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  8. Steering0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.2%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.6%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm3.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2021 Levc Tx?

In 2024, 88.7% of 2021 Levc Tx cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,812 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 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 tyres.

Is the 2021 Levc Tx reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).