2019 LEVC Tx Vista Comfort — MOT failures & pass rate
3,816 MOT tests on the 2019 LEVC Tx Vista Comfort are in this dataset, and 96.4% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (9.3% fail rate), the 2019 Tx Vista Comfort comes out 5.7pp better. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (3.2%) and tyres (2.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are washers, wipers and tread depth — washers alone was recorded 66 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2019 Tx Vista Comfort fails 3.3% of the time in the 0-30k band and 4.6% at 150k+, a spread of only 1.4 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 14.5% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 3.2% | 123 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.9% | 111 |
| 3 | Suspension | 1.8% | 68 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.8% | 68 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 59 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.1% | 40 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washers | 66 |
| 2 | Wipers | 64 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 45 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 34 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 23 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 21 |
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 | 14.5% | 552 |
| 2 | Suspension | 11.8% | 452 |
| 3 | Brakes | 7.0% | 269 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.7% | 140 |
| 5 | Other defects | 3.4% | 130 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 36 |
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 | 307 | 3.3% |
| 30-60k | 876 | 2.3% |
| 60-90k | 923 | 3.5% |
| 90-120k | 768 | 3.9% |
| 120-150k | 531 | 4.7% |
| 150k+ | 410 | 4.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 765 | 2.6% |
| 2022 | 800 | 3.9% |
| 2023 | 790 | 4.0% |
| 2024 | 741 | 3.4% |
| 2025 | 720 | 3.9% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Tx Vista Comfort
On a 2019 Tx Vista Comfort, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Visibility (3.2% 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 (2.9% 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.
- Suspension (1.8% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
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 2019 LEVC Tx Vista Comforts pass their MOT?
96.4% of the 3,816 2019 LEVC Tx Vista Comfort MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 3.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 LEVC Tx Vista Comfort?
Visibility, recorded in 3.2% of tests, followed by tyres (2.9%).
Does the 2019 Tx Vista Comfort get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.3% in the 0-30k band to 4.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,816 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.