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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the SsangYong Tivoli. Check any Tivoli by registration number below.

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83.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+6.7%

vs SsangYong Avg

9

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

SsangYong Tivoli — MOT Reliability Overview

The SsangYong Tivoli has an average MOT pass rate of 83.6%, which is 6.7 percentage points above the SsangYong brand average of 76.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Tivoli is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a SsangYong Tivoli fails its MOT are a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. If you are preparing your Tivoli for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used SsangYong Tivoli, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the SsangYong Tivoli performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 91 vehicles

95.6%Excellent
SsangYong average: 76.9%

2021

Based on 230 vehicles

91.3%Excellent
SsangYong average: 76.9%
Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

8.4%

Mileage at 3yr

40k mi

2020

Based on 672 vehicles

84.8%Good
SsangYong average: 76.9%
Dangerous Defects

8.2%

Retest Rate

15.5%

Mileage at 3yr

32k mi

Mileage at 5yr

70k mi

2019

Based on 1,753 vehicles

86.9%Excellent
SsangYong average: 76.9%
Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

14.3%

Mileage at 3yr

22k mi

Mileage at 5yr

53k mi

2018

Based on 2,741 vehicles

81.5%Good
SsangYong average: 76.9%
Dangerous Defects

6.8%

Retest Rate

19.2%

Mileage at 5yr

59k mi

2017

Based on 3,144 vehicles

79.4%Good
SsangYong average: 76.9%
Dangerous Defects

7.7%

Retest Rate

20.0%

Mileage at 5yr

64k mi

2016

Based on 4,938 vehicles

76.9%Good
SsangYong average: 76.9%
Dangerous Defects

7.7%

Retest Rate

23.8%

2015

Based on 2,357 vehicles

73.6%Average
SsangYong average: 76.9%
Dangerous Defects

8.5%

Retest Rate

25.6%

Mileage at 10yr

96k mi

0

Based on 7,705 vehicles

82.6%Good
SsangYong average: 76.9%
Mileage at 5yr

44k mi

Top MOT Failures — SsangYong Tivoli

The most common reasons a SsangYong Tivoli fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

3.3%
2

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

2.2%
3

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

1.8%
4

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.8%
5

A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED

1.6%
SsangYong Tivoli Common Faults & Repair Costs

Other SsangYong Models

Compare MOT reliability across SsangYong models.

SsangYong Tivoli Ultimate T

87.5% pass rate

SsangYong Korando

97.4% pass rate

SsangYong Kyron

65.5% pass rate

SsangYong Rexton Ventura Auto

85.5% pass rate

SsangYong Rexton 270 Ex Auto

65.7% pass rate

SsangYong Tivoli Le Td

76.9% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

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See detailed fault analysis for SsangYong Tivoli

SsangYong Tivoli — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the SsangYong Tivoli MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the SsangYong Tivoli?
The average MOT pass rate for the SsangYong Tivoli is 83.6% compared to the SsangYong average of 76.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a SsangYong Tivoli?
The most common MOT failures on the SsangYong Tivoli are: A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (3.3%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (2.2%), a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (1.8%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the SsangYong Tivoli reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 83.6%, the SsangYong Tivoli is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a SsangYong Tivoli?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a SsangYong Tivoli?
Typical mileage for the SsangYong Tivoli: 39,835 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Tivoli to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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