2020 Levc Tx — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 7,348 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Levc Tx, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and suspension. Its pass rate of 96.3% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.9%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.0% | 222 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.7% | 198 |
| 3 | Suspension | 1.7% | 125 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 118 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.5% | 107 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.7% | 52 |
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 | 141 |
| 2 | Wipers | 110 |
| 3 | Washers | 102 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 88 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 70 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 42 |
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 | 12.8% | 942 |
| 2 | Suspension | 9.7% | 716 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.5% | 480 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.8% | 280 |
| 5 | Other defects | 3.2% | 237 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 57 |
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 | 1,386 | 1.4% |
| 30-60k | 1,828 | 3.1% |
| 60-90k | 1,738 | 3.9% |
| 90-120k | 1,408 | 4.5% |
| 120-150k | 715 | 6.4% |
| 150k+ | 273 | 5.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 7,270 | 3.7% |
| Electric | 78 | 1.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,116 | 1.6% |
| 2022 | 1,560 | 3.5% |
| 2023 | 1,604 | 3.3% |
| 2024 | 1,562 | 4.8% |
| 2025 | 1,506 | 4.6% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Tx
Before buying a 2020 Levc Tx, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.0% of tests for this year.
- 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.
- Visibility (2.7% 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.
- Suspension (1.7% 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 2020 Levc Txs pass their MOT?
96.3% of the 7,348 2020 Levc Tx MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 3.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Levc Tx?
Tyres, recorded in 3.0% of tests, followed by visibility (2.7%).
Does the 2020 Tx get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 1.4% in the 0-30k band to 5.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 7,348 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.