Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Levc Vn5 City?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Levc Vn5 City?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Levc Vn5 City?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 Levc Vn5 City reliable?

Based on MOT data from 243 vehicles, the 2021 Levc Vn5 City has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Levc Vn5 City?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Levc Vn5 City (2021)

243 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91% first-time pass rate

2021 Levc Vn5 City

CarHunch analysed 243 real MOT records for the 2021 Levc Vn5 City. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 LEVC VN5 City passes its MOT first time in 89.1% of cases, which is a solid 9 percentage points above the UK average of 80%, suggesting these vehicles are generally well-maintained and reliable. Only 7.0% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is well below concerning levels, so safety isn't a red flag for this cohort.

At an average mileage of 35,162 km and median of 30,965 km, these three-year-old hybrids are running light, which partly explains the strong pass rate. The average of 0.27 failures and 1.5 advisories per vehicle is low, pointing to minor wear items rather than structural problems—but check service history and battery condition carefully when viewing one, as hybrid electrics can hide expensive issues between MOTs.

We have limited data for the 2021 Levc Vn5 City — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

91%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.27

Over 2.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

31k

Middle half: 19k–47k

For context

These stats describe 243 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 243 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (100%)	242	91%	0.27

Colour Breakdown

Based on 547 Levc Vn5 City vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 89.4%

489

Silver 5.9%

Black 4.8%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Levc Vn5 City vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

30,965

typical

18,789

low mileage

46,801

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Levc Vn5 City vehicles fall between 18,789 and 46,801 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 18,789 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 18,789–46,801 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Levc Vn5 Citys sit.

⚠ Over 63,181 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2021 Levc Vn5 City — Still on the Road

Almost all 2021 Levc Vn5 Citys are still on the road.

Strong survival — 217 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.27

Avg failures per vehicle

1.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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