Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Subaru Levorg?

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 Subaru Levorg?

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 Subaru Levorg?

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 Subaru Levorg reliable?

Based on MOT data from 119 vehicles, the 2021 Subaru Levorg has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2021 Subaru Levorg?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2021 Subaru Levorg are: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (17.7% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (16.3% of vehicles), Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (15.3% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Subaru Levorg?

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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Subaru Levorg (2021)

119 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.3% first-time pass rate

2021 Subaru Levorg

CarHunch analysed 119 real MOT records for the 2021 Subaru Levorg. 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 Subaru Levorg is a significantly more reliable proposition than the UK average, with a 92.3% first-time pass rate against the typical 80%, and only 7.6% of vehicles ever registering a dangerous defect—well below the threshold for concern. This is a genuinely clean bill of health for a car of this age.

With a median mileage of just 29,374 miles, these are lightly used examples, which partly explains the strong MOT performance, though the 0.24 average failures per vehicle still points to solid engineering. The 1.4 advisories per car suggest routine maintenance items rather than systemic issues, so when you're evaluating a used example, focus your inspection on the specific advisories flagged rather than worrying about the model's inherent durability.

We have limited data for the 2021 Subaru Levorg — 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

92.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

7.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.24

Over 2.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

29k

Middle half: 19k–40k

For context

These stats describe 119 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 119 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 17.7%

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 15.3%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Wipers & washers 4.4%

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively · Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Suspension & steering 3.9%

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2021.

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Based on MOT data from 119 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 7.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Subaru Levorg 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.

29,374

typical

19,093

low mileage

40,052

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Subaru Levorg vehicles fall between 19,093 and 40,052 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 19,093 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.

✓ 19,093–40,052 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Subaru Levorgs sit.

⚠ Over 54,070 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.24

Avg failures per vehicle

1.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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