2019 Levc TX: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2019 Levc TXs, from 3,073 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
What stands out
Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2019 Levc TXs than on all cars registered in 2019.
- Suspension arm bushes and joints4.1× usualLevc TX9.1% All 2019 cars2.2%
Failed outright at MOT: 2.6%, against 0.3% of all 2019 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £120–£180 (one arm) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Listen for clunks over bumps and feel for the steering wandering. Worn arm bushes show as cracked rubber near the wheels.
- Shock absorbers2.4× usualLevc TX6.1% All 2019 cars2.5%
Failed outright at MOT: 0.3%, against 0.4% of all 2019 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £200–£300 (pair, average rear to front) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Push down hard on each corner. It should bounce once and settle. Look for oil on the shock absorber body.
- Windscreen1.8× usualLevc TX3.4% All 2019 cars1.9%
Failed outright at MOT: 0.1%, against 0.1% of all 2019 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £60–£300 our estimateAt the viewing: Check for chips or cracks in the driver's view.
Tyre condition: 2% here, against 13.9% of all 2019 cars. Brake discs: 4.6% here, against 9.9% of all 2019 cars.
By area
The share of 2019 Levc TX MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres19% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Suspension16% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Brakes10% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors7% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Steering2% of testsRough price £100–£450
At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Feel for play or knocking when turning.
- Lights and electrics2% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,433 | Tyres 14% |
| 2022 | 3,051 | Tyres 16% |
| 2021 | 1,929 | Suspension 16% |
| 2020 | 1,599 | Tyres 15% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2019 Levc TXs registered in 2019. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score