Subaru Levorg MOT pass rate & common failures
The Subaru Levorg appears in 3,626 MOT tests spanning model years 2014–2021, and 90.6% of them passed. That is 3.9 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 13.4%. Its most common failure areas are tyres, suspension and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.4%) and suspension (2.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, pins and bushes and brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 89 times.
A 120-150k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 17.6% versus 5.1%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 19.6% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
By model year
Every Levorg model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 903 | 87.8% | 12.2% | Suspension |
| 2016 | 1,060 | 90.6% | 9.4% | Tyres |
| 2017 | 603 | 90.0% | 10.0% | Tyres |
| 2018 | 110 | 94.5% | 5.5% | Visibility |
| 2019 | 373 | 94.1% | 5.9% | Tyres |
| 2020 | 295 | 92.2% | 7.8% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 260 | 92.3% | 7.7% | Visibility |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.4% | 161 |
| 2 | Suspension | 2.5% | 90 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.3% | 85 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.1% | 77 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 61 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 11 |
| 7 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 6 |
| 8 | Other defects | 0.1% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 89 |
| 2 | Pins and bushes | 88 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 76 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 51 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 37 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 17 |
| 7 | Washers | 16 |
| 8 | Ball joint | 12 |
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 | 19.6% | 711 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.8% | 500 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.3% | 336 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.6% | 166 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.6% | 94 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 38 |
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 | 965 | 5.1% |
| 30-60k | 1,596 | 9.1% |
| 60-90k | 795 | 12.7% |
| 90-120k | 232 | 17.2% |
| 120-150k | 34 | 17.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 526 | 8.4% |
| 2022 | 635 | 10.4% |
| 2023 | 717 | 8.5% |
| 2024 | 860 | 10.3% |
| 2025 | 888 | 9.2% |
What to check before buying a Subaru Levorg
- Tyres (4.4% 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.
- Visibility (2.3% 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.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Subaru Levorg?
90.6% of the 3,626 Subaru Levorg MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 9.4% fail rate, across model years 2014–2021.
What does the Subaru Levorg most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 4.4% of tests, then suspension (2.5%).
How much does mileage affect Levorg MOT results?
Fail rates run at 5.1% for cars in the 0-30k band and 17.6% for 120-150k, a 12.6-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,626 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.