2018 LEVC Tx Vista — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 838 MOT tests, the 2018 LEVC Tx Vista recorded a 96.9% pass rate. That is 7.9 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 11.0%. Failures cluster in suspension, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (3.3%) and tyres (3.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, washers and pins and bushes — tread depth alone was recorded 20 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2018 Tx Vista fails 2.1% of the time in the 30-60k band and 5.8% at 150k+, a spread of only 3.8 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 11.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 2.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 4.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 3.3% | 28 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.3% | 28 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.1% | 26 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.6% | 22 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.4% | 20 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.6% | 13 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 20 |
| 2 | Washers | 14 |
| 3 | Pins and bushes | 12 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 8 |
| 5 | Steering rack | 7 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 7 |
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 | 11.0% | 92 |
| 2 | Suspension | 10.4% | 87 |
| 3 | Brakes | 7.4% | 62 |
| 4 | Other defects | 3.2% | 27 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.0% | 25 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.6% | 5 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 146 | 2.1% |
| 60-90k | 217 | 1.8% |
| 90-120k | 186 | 3.2% |
| 120-150k | 134 | 3.7% |
| 150k+ | 138 | 5.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 168 | 2.4% |
| 2022 | 173 | 2.3% |
| 2023 | 159 | 3.8% |
| 2024 | 166 | 2.4% |
| 2025 | 172 | 4.7% |
What to check before buying a 2018 Tx Vista
On a 2018 Tx Vista, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (3.3% 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.
- Tyres (3.3% 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 (3.1% 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 Vistas pass their MOT?
96.9% of the 838 2018 LEVC Tx Vista MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 3.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 LEVC Tx Vista?
Suspension, recorded in 3.3% of tests, followed by tyres (3.3%).
Does the 2018 Tx Vista get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 2.1% in the 30-60k band to 5.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 838 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.