2019 Subaru Levorg — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 373 MOT tests, the 2019 Subaru Levorg recorded a 94.1% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (10.2% fail rate), the 2019 Levorg comes out 4.3pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (2.7%) and lighting & signalling (2.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and tyre pressure monitoring system — wipers alone was recorded 9 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 18.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 3.2% of tests failed in 2022 against 7.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.7% | 10 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.4% | 9 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.4% | 9 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.5% | 2 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 2 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 9 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 7 |
| 3 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 2 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 2 |
| 5 | Rear fog lamp | 2 |
| 6 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 2 |
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% | 68 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.4% | 35 |
| 3 | Visibility | 5.1% | 19 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.1% | 19 |
| 5 | Other defects | 4.0% | 15 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 7 |
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 | 210 | 3.3% |
| 30-60k | 137 | 7.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 93 | 3.2% |
| 2023 | 90 | 5.6% |
| 2024 | 92 | 7.6% |
| 2025 | 97 | 7.2% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Levorg
On a 2019 Levorg, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 2.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (2.7% 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 (2.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.4% 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 2019 Subaru Levorgs pass their MOT?
94.1% of the 373 2019 Subaru Levorg MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Subaru Levorg?
Tyres, recorded in 2.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.4%).
Does the 2019 Levorg get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.3% in the 0-30k band to 7.3% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 373 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.