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LEVC TX reliability

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MOT pass rates and common problems from 51,456 MOT tests of cars first registered 2018–2023.

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88.2%pass first time
+10.9 ptsvs typical car
Beats 99%of cars
51,456MOT tests

Verdict

The LEVC TX passes its MOT first time on 88.2% of tests, 10.9 points higher than a typical car of the same age and mileage (77.3%). That puts it ahead of 99% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.

By year of first registration, the 2023 TX does best (beats 100% of cars) and the 2019 worst (beats 97%).

Better than average on tyres, suspension, brakes.

Watch these weak spots

Suspension arm bushes3.6×as often as a typical car
Brake pedal3.5×as often as a typical car

MOT pass rate by age

First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.

70%75%80%85%90%95%34567888%87%89%89%90%89%
LEVC TXTypical car, same age & mileage

Best and worst years

By year of first registration, ranked against all cars on UK roads after adjusting for age and mileage. Green = better than half of cars.

2018
Beats 99%
2019
Beats 97%
2020
Beats 100%
2021
Beats 100%
2022
Beats 100%
2023
Beats 100%

Engines

All years, most common first. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

EngineYearsTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.5 Hybrid2018–202351,45688.2%Beats 99%A

Where it fails

Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.

Exhaust: 0.8% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 2.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Suspension: 2.3% of tests fail on suspension, against 3.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Lights: 1.4% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 8.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Tyres: 3.4% of tests fail on tyres, against 6.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Brakes: 2.1% of tests fail on brakes, against 4.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Lights: 1.4% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 8.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights+7.3 ptsTyres: 3.4% of tests fail on tyres, against 6.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres+2.9 ptsBrakes: 2.1% of tests fail on brakes, against 4.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes+2.5 ptsSuspension: 2.3% of tests fail on suspension, against 3.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension+1.2 ptsExhaust: 0.8% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 2.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust+1.4 ptsSuspension: 2.3% of tests fail on suspension, against 3.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Brakes: 2.1% of tests fail on brakes, against 4.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Tyres: 3.4% of tests fail on tyres, against 6.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Lights: 1.4% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 8.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Exhaust: 0.8% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 2.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Lights: 1.4% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 8.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights+7.3 ptsTyres: 3.4% of tests fail on tyres, against 6.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres+2.9 ptsBrakes: 2.1% of tests fail on brakes, against 4.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes+2.5 ptsSuspension: 2.3% of tests fail on suspension, against 3.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension+1.2 ptsExhaust: 0.8% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 2.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust+1.4 pts
Better than typicalTypicalWorse than typical
Suspension: 2.3% of tests fail on suspension, against 3.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.

Every MOT area

Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).

Visibility
3.7% vs 4.4%
Tyres
3.4% vs 6.4%
Suspension
2.3% vs 3.5%
Brakes
2.1% vs 4.6%
Lights & electrics
1.4% vs 8.7%
Emissions & leaks
0.8% vs 2.2%
Steering
0.6% vs 0.7%
Body & structure
0.5% vs 1.3%
Seat belts & airbags
0.4% vs 0.5%
Wheels
0.2% vs 0.4%

Buying one or MOT due? Check these

  • Suspension arm bushes 3.6× typical
    Listen for knocks over speed bumps and feel for wandering or vague steering.
  • Tyre tread depth
    Check every tyre, including the inner edge, has at least 3 mm of tread. Uneven wear can point to alignment or suspension problems.
  • Windscreen wipers
    Test the washers and wipers: a cheap fix, but a very common MOT fail.
  • Brake pads
    Ask when the pads were last replaced and look for a brake-wear warning on the dash.
  • Tyre damage & cracking
    Look for cuts, bulges and cracking on both sidewalls of every tyre.
  • Headlight aim
    Park facing a wall at night: both dipped beams should sit level and dip to the left.

Pass rate by mileage

First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.

70%75%80%85%90%95%30k40k50k60k70k80k90k100k110k120k130k140k150k90%89%88%89%88%88%88%
LEVC TXTypical car

Most common MOT failures

ItemThis carTypicalvs typical
Tyre tread depth2.0%2.6%0.8×
Windscreen wipers2.0%2.4%0.8×
Windscreen washers1.6%1.7%1.0×
Suspension arm bushes1.4%0.4%3.6×
Brake pads1.1%2.6%0.4×
Tyre damage & cracking1.0%3.7%0.3×
Headlight aim0.8%2.8%0.3×
Engine warning light0.7%1.5%0.5×
Brake pedal0.6%0.2%3.5×
Tyre pressure warning (TPMS)0.4%0.5%0.8×

Specific defects found

Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.

Defectper 1,000
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements20.4
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen19.8
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen16.3
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn15.2
A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm10.2
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements7.8
Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction7.3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing, loose or worn smooth5.7
Check another car

Pick a make and model to see its MOT pass rate, best and worst years and weak spots.

Every year and engine

Tap a year to see its engines. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

2023 LEVC TX1 engine92.7% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.5 Hybrid3,18692.7%Beats 100%A
2022 LEVC TX1 engine90.1% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.5 Hybrid5,97290.1%Beats 100%A
2021 LEVC TX1 engine90.3% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.5 Hybrid5,46190.3%Beats 100%A
2020 LEVC TX1 engine89.8% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.5 Hybrid6,60089.8%Beats 100%A
2019 LEVC TX1 engine86.2% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.5 Hybrid18,43686.2%Beats 97%A
2018 LEVC TX1 engine87.4% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.5 Hybrid11,80187.4%Beats 99%A

FAQ

What is the LEVC TX MOT pass rate?

88.2% of MOT tests on the LEVC TX were passed first time, based on 51,456 tests between 2020 and 2026 of cars first registered 2018–2023. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 77.3% of the time.

Is the LEVC TX reliable?

On MOT results it rates A (excellent): it passes first time more often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 99% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.

Which LEVC TX year is best?

Among years with enough data, the 2023 TX does best for its age and mileage: it beats 100% of cars on UK roads. The 2019 does worst: it beats 97%.

What are the most common MOT failures on the LEVC TX?

The most common failure items are tyre tread depth, windscreen wipers, windscreen washers. Compared with similar cars, suspension arm bushes comes up 3.6× as often.

How we calculate this. We use official MOT results for cars tested in Great Britain from 2018 to 2026. Each car is compared with typical cars of the same age and mileage, so old and new cars are judged fairly; “pts” are percentage points above or below them. Differences also reflect how cars are used and maintained, not only how they are built.