Subaru Levorg
From 1,051 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 22 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 brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 22 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 21 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 20 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 11 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 10 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 10 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 5 |
| a bonnet that cannot be safely secured in the closed position | 5 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 5 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 58.6% of Levorg failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £101.
Subaru Levorg on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 13 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 13. At this rate, roughly 93.4 years until none remain.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 731 | 16 | +0 | -7 | -7 |
| 2025 Q2 | 739 | 15 | +0 | -0 | +3 |
| 2025 Q1 | 736 | 15 | +0 | -0 | +2 |
| 2024 Q4 | 736 | 13 | +0 | -6 | -6 |
| 2024 Q3 | 740 | 15 | +0 | -0 | +11 |
| 2024 Q2 | 725 | 19 | +0 | -0 | +8 |
| 2024 Q1 | 716 | 20 | +0 | -1 | -1 |
| 2023 Q4 | 719 | 18 | +0 | -13 | -13 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93.6% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 87.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 88.7% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit |
| 2017 | 88.6% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
2 earlier years
| 2016 | 89.1% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2015 | 86.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Levorgs tested had between 27,931 and 66,994 miles on the clock.
At 44,036 median miles, the Levorg has 0.025 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Subaru models
| Subaru Impreza | 80.4% |
| Subaru Forester | 75.4% |
| Subaru Outback | 80.5% |
| Subaru Xv | 83.9% |
| Subaru Legacy | 71.2% |
Common questions
What is the Subaru Levorg MOT pass rate?
The Subaru Levorg has a 89.2% MOT pass rate based on 1,051 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Subaru Levorg?
The most common MOT failure on the Subaru Levorg is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 22 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
How many Subaru Levorgs are on UK roads?
There are 731 Subaru Levorgs currently licensed on UK roads, with 16 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Subaru Levorg at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Subaru Levorg is 44,036 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 27,931 and 66,994 miles.
Buying a used Levorg?
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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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.