2018 Levc Tx Vista Comfort — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 9,516 MOT tests analysed for the 2018 Levc Tx Vista Comfort, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and brakes. Its pass rate of 95.5% was above the average for cars of a similar age (89.1%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.1% | 389 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.7% | 353 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.8% | 268 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.1% | 198 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 183 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.9% | 84 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 231 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 202 |
| 3 | Washers | 185 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 145 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 115 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 73 |
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 | 15.6% | 1,486 |
| 2 | Suspension | 13.4% | 1,271 |
| 3 | Brakes | 10.0% | 950 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.8% | 364 |
| 5 | Other defects | 3.7% | 350 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 108 |
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 | 178 | 4.5% |
| 30-60k | 1,507 | 3.9% |
| 60-90k | 2,364 | 4.5% |
| 90-120k | 2,161 | 4.0% |
| 120-150k | 1,695 | 4.8% |
| 150k+ | 1,610 | 5.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,908 | 4.6% |
| 2022 | 1,998 | 4.5% |
| 2023 | 1,889 | 3.6% |
| 2024 | 1,843 | 4.7% |
| 2025 | 1,878 | 5.2% |
What to check before buying a 2018 Tx Vista Comfort
Before buying a 2018 Levc Tx Vista Comfort, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 4.1% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (4.1% 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 (3.7% 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 (2.8% 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
How many 2018 Levc Tx Vista Comforts pass their MOT?
95.5% of the 9,516 2018 Levc Tx Vista Comfort MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 Levc Tx Vista Comfort?
Visibility, recorded in 4.1% of tests, followed by tyres (3.7%).
Does the 2018 Tx Vista Comfort get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.5% in the 0-30k band to 5.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 9,516 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.