2020 LEVC Tx Vista — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 566 MOT tests, the 2020 LEVC Tx Vista recorded a 97.0% pass rate. That is 5.0 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 8.0%. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (4.8%) and tyres (3.0%) 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 19 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 1.6% in the 0-30k band and 8.9% in the 120-150k band, a 7.3-point spread — more than double.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 10.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.8% | 27 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.0% | 17 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.8% | 16 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.5% | 14 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.1% | 6 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.9% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washers | 19 |
| 2 | Wipers | 8 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 7 |
| 4 | Ball joint | 6 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 6 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 5 |
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 | 10.4% | 59 |
| 2 | Suspension | 6.9% | 39 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.4% | 19 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.6% | 15 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.9% | 5 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 2 |
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 | 122 | 1.6% |
| 30-60k | 156 | 2.6% |
| 60-90k | 141 | 2.8% |
| 90-120k | 84 | 3.6% |
| 120-150k | 45 | 8.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 106 | 2.8% |
| 2022 | 117 | 1.7% |
| 2023 | 116 | 3.5% |
| 2024 | 115 | 4.3% |
| 2025 | 112 | 2.7% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Tx Vista
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 4.8% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (4.8% 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 (3.0% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
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 2020 LEVC Tx Vistas pass their MOT?
97.0% of the 566 2020 LEVC Tx Vista MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 3.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 LEVC Tx Vista?
Visibility, recorded in 4.8% of tests, followed by tyres (3.0%).
Does the 2020 Tx Vista get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 1.6% in the 0-30k band to 8.9% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 566 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.