2023 Levc Tx — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 6,088 MOT tests analysed for the 2023 Levc Tx, the most common recorded failure areas were suspension, tyres and visibility. Its pass rate of 97.0% was above the average for cars of a similar age (94.3%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 1.7% | 104 |
| 2 | Tyres | 1.5% | 93 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.2% | 73 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 43 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 26 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.4% | 23 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pins and bushes | 151 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 53 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 45 |
| 4 | Wipers | 44 |
| 5 | Washers | 43 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 25 |
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 | 10.7% | 649 |
| 2 | Suspension | 9.0% | 549 |
| 3 | Other defects | 2.0% | 121 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.9% | 118 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.3% | 80 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 19 |
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 | 1,966 | 1.0% |
| 30-60k | 3,141 | 3.5% |
| 60-90k | 880 | 5.3% |
| 90-120k | 94 | 4.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 72 | 4.2% |
| 2024 | 2,549 | 1.4% |
| 2025 | 3,467 | 4.1% |
What to check before buying a 2023 Tx
Before buying a 2023 Levc Tx, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Suspension accounted for 1.7% of tests for this year.
- 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.
- Tyres (1.5% 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 (1.2% 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 2023 Levc Txs pass their MOT?
97.0% of the 6,088 2023 Levc Tx MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 3.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2023 Levc Tx?
Suspension, recorded in 1.7% of tests, followed by tyres (1.5%).
Does the 2023 Tx get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 1.0% in the 0-30k band to 4.3% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,088 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.