2016 Subaru Levorg — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,060 MOT tests, the 2016 Subaru Levorg recorded a 90.6% pass rate. That is 5.1 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 14.6%. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.0%) and brakes (2.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, wipers and tread depth — brake pads alone was recorded 32 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 8.3% in the 0-30k band and 15.8% in the 90-120k band, a 7.6-point spread.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 18.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.0% | 53 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.6% | 28 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.3% | 24 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 15 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.4% | 15 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 32 |
| 2 | Wipers | 26 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 17 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 16 |
| 5 | Headlamp cleaning device | 7 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 6 |
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 | 18.2% | 193 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.9% | 169 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.8% | 104 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.7% | 60 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.0% | 21 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 16 |
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 | 157 | 8.3% |
| 30-60k | 458 | 8.5% |
| 60-90k | 324 | 8.9% |
| 90-120k | 101 | 15.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 208 | 8.2% |
| 2022 | 210 | 10.9% |
| 2023 | 210 | 9.5% |
| 2024 | 221 | 10.9% |
| 2025 | 211 | 7.6% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Levorg
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 5.0% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (5.0% 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.
- Brakes (2.6% 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.
- 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
How many 2016 Subaru Levorgs pass their MOT?
90.6% of the 1,060 2016 Subaru Levorg MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Subaru Levorg?
Tyres, recorded in 5.0% of tests, followed by brakes (2.6%).
Does the 2016 Levorg get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.3% in the 0-30k band to 15.8% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,060 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.