2019 LEVC Tx — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 14,157 MOT tests, the 2019 LEVC Tx recorded a 94.4% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (9.3% fail rate), the 2019 Tx comes out 3.8pp better. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (4.6%) and tyres (4.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, wipers and washers — tread depth alone was recorded 518 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 1.9% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 7.4% once past 150k — 3.8× the risk.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 16.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 3.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 6.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.6% | 648 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.6% | 646 |
| 3 | Suspension | 2.5% | 352 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.5% | 352 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 228 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.9% | 131 |
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 | 518 |
| 2 | Wipers | 395 |
| 3 | Washers | 331 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 313 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 179 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 109 |
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 | 16.7% | 2,370 |
| 2 | Suspension | 12.1% | 1,707 |
| 3 | Brakes | 8.6% | 1,217 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.0% | 568 |
| 5 | Other defects | 3.4% | 480 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.2% | 172 |
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 | 1,231 | 1.9% |
| 30-60k | 3,341 | 4.2% |
| 60-90k | 3,332 | 5.5% |
| 90-120k | 2,860 | 6.4% |
| 120-150k | 2,073 | 8.0% |
| 150k+ | 1,319 | 7.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 14,120 | 5.6% |
| Electric | 37 | 0.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,790 | 3.5% |
| 2022 | 2,899 | 5.1% |
| 2023 | 2,901 | 5.9% |
| 2024 | 2,809 | 6.8% |
| 2025 | 2,758 | 6.6% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Tx
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 4.6% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (4.6% 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 (4.6% 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 (2.5% 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 Txs pass their MOT?
94.4% of the 14,157 2019 LEVC Tx MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 LEVC Tx?
Visibility, recorded in 4.6% of tests, followed by tyres (4.6%).
Does the 2019 Tx get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 1.9% in the 0-30k band to 7.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 14,157 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.