LEVC Tx Vista Comfort MOT pass rate & common failures
13,661 MOT tests on the LEVC Tx Vista Comfort (2018–2025) give it a 95.8% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (10.4% fail rate), the Tx Vista Comfort comes out 6.2pp better. Its most common failure areas are visibility, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (3.8%) and tyres (3.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, washers and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 306 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the Tx Vista Comfort fails 3.5% of the time in the 0-30k band and 5.3% at 150k+, a spread of only 1.8 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 15.3% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
By model year
Every Tx Vista Comfort model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 9,516 | 95.5% | 4.5% | Visibility |
| 2019 | 3,816 | 96.4% | 3.6% | Visibility |
| 2020 | 175 | 96.6% | 3.4% | Visibility |
| 2021 | 54 | 96.3% | 3.7% | Visibility |
| 2022 | 60 | 98.3% | 1.7% | Suspension |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 3.8% | 524 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.4% | 467 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.5% | 341 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.0% | 269 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 244 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.9% | 125 |
| 7 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.6% | 82 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 61 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 306 |
| 2 | Washers | 252 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 248 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 169 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 151 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 93 |
| 7 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 80 |
| 8 | Pedal | 72 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 15.3% | 2,085 |
| 2 | Suspension | 12.8% | 1,751 |
| 3 | Brakes | 9.0% | 1,233 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.8% | 512 |
| 5 | Other defects | 3.6% | 490 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 144 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 575 | 3.5% |
| 30-60k | 2,481 | 3.3% |
| 60-90k | 3,355 | 4.2% |
| 90-120k | 2,974 | 4.0% |
| 120-150k | 2,244 | 4.8% |
| 150k+ | 2,030 | 5.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 13,575 | 4.2% |
| Electric | 82 | 3.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,709 | 4.0% |
| 2022 | 2,846 | 4.2% |
| 2023 | 2,752 | 3.7% |
| 2024 | 2,669 | 4.3% |
| 2025 | 2,685 | 4.8% |
What to check before buying a LEVC Tx Vista Comfort
- Visibility (3.8% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Tyres (3.4% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Brakes (2.5% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the LEVC Tx Vista Comfort?
95.8% of the 13,661 LEVC Tx Vista Comfort MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 4.2% fail rate, across model years 2018–2025.
What does the LEVC Tx Vista Comfort most often fail its MOT on?
Visibility, recorded in 3.8% of tests, then tyres (3.4%).
How much does mileage affect Tx Vista Comfort MOT results?
Fail rates run at 3.5% for cars in the 0-30k band and 5.3% for 150k+, a 1.8-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 13,661 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.