Levc Tx Vista
From 1,283 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Tx Vistas fare better: 2022 models pass at 94.9% vs 80.4% for 2019.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 16 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 16 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 6 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 4 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 4 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 3 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint likely to become detached | 2 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 57.4% of Tx Vista failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 8.5% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £144.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 94.9% | a door will not open using the relevant control or close properly, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 89.9% | steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2019 | 80.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2018 | 95% | a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturers sidewall instruction |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tx Vistas tested had between 75,679 and 135,139 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 114,737 median miles, the Tx Vista has 0.011 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Levc models
| Levc Tx | 88.9% |
| Levc Tx Vista Comfort Plus | 90.1% |
Common questions
What is the Levc Tx Vista MOT pass rate?
The Levc Tx Vista has a 87.8% MOT pass rate based on 1,283 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Levc Tx Vista?
The most common MOT failure on the Levc Tx Vista is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 16 failures. Other common issues include a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play.
What is the typical mileage of a Levc Tx Vista at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Levc Tx Vista is 114,737 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 75,679 and 135,139 miles.
Buying a used Tx Vista?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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