SsangYong Tivoli MOT pass rate and common problems
78.0% of SsangYong Tivolis passed the 2024 MOT (7,218 first tests): 71.2% at the first attempt and 6.8% after a fix at the test centre (PRS).About 3 in 10 failed the first attempt.For its age, it fails 45% more often than normal: MOT Risk Index 144.6 (95% CI 139.4–149.9; 100 = normal).
SsangYong Tivoli at a glance, 2024 MOT
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
MOT pass rate
78.0
%
incl. 6.8% fixed at the test centre
2024
7218
Passed at the first attempt
71.2
%
all first tests
2024
7218
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 139.4–149.9)
144.6
index
100 = normal for its age · rank 732 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)
2024
7218
Biggest excess: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
13.0
per 100
4.7 same-age
2019–2024
33375
Dangerous defects
12.2
per 100
11.2 UK, not age-adjusted
2019–2024
33375
Advisory items
88.0
per 100
127.1 UK, not age-adjusted
2019–2024
33375
MOT Risk Index · SsangYong Tivoli. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 732 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 726 and 742 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 150.3 to 144.6 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.
What actually fails on a SsangYong Tivoli MOT, and how often?
SsangYong Tivoli MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 13 per 100 tests, against 4.7 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 33,375).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
13
per 100
4.7
2019–2024
4339
Tyres
11.3
per 100
7.1
2019–2024
3778
Brakes
10.3
per 100
4.5
2019–2024
3431
Visibility
7.6
per 100
5.4
2019–2024
2532
Suspension
1.8
per 100
3.7
2019–2024
595
Noise, emissions and leaks
1.2
per 100
1.0
2019–2024
398
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 33,375 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the SsangYong Tivoli compare with cars of the same age?
The biggest excess for the SsangYong Tivoli is brakes at age 8: 9.8 failures per 100 tests, against 5.4 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 3,045).
Tyres, age 3: 5.7 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 4.0 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.2 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 7.3 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 5.4 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 0.4 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 8.2 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 6.5 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Tyres, age 3
5.7
per 100
4.2
2019–2024
6574
Brakes, age 3
4.0
per 100
1.8
2019–2024
6574
Suspension, age 3
0.2
per 100
0.6
2019–2024
6574
Tyres, age 4
7.3
per 100
4.5
2019–2024
6684
Brakes, age 4
5.4
per 100
2.4
2019–2024
6684
Suspension, age 4
0.4
per 100
1.2
2019–2024
6684
Tyres, age 5
8.2
per 100
5.1
2019–2024
6163
Brakes, age 5
6.5
per 100
3.1
2019–2024
6163
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Suspension, age 5
0.8
per 100
2.2
2019–2024
6163
Tyres, age 6
9.0
per 100
5.5
2019–2024
5438
Brakes, age 6
7.4
per 100
3.8
2019–2024
5438
Suspension, age 6
1.7
per 100
3.7
2019–2024
5438
Tyres, age 7
8.9
per 100
6.0
2019–2024
4337
Brakes, age 7
8.4
per 100
4.5
2019–2024
4337
Suspension, age 7
2.3
per 100
5.7
2019–2024
4337
Tyres, age 8
9.6
per 100
6.3
2019–2024
3045
Brakes, age 8
9.8
per 100
5.4
2019–2024
3045
Suspension, age 8
4.7
per 100
7.8
2019–2024
3045
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,218 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Will my SsangYong Tivoli's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?
SsangYong Tivoli advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is brakes: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 12.2% of the time.
Advisories on brakes: 12.2 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Brakes
12.2
% next fail
median model
2019–2024
5352
Tyres
12.1
% next fail
median model
2019–2024
5113
Non-component advisories
0
% next fail
median model
2019–2024
1453
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,218 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
My SsangYong Tivoli got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?
SsangYong Tivoli MOTs flag brakes most: 38 advisories per 100 tests, against 34.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 33,375).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Brakes
38
per 100
34.7
2019–2024
12679
Tyres
34
per 100
39.7
2019–2024
11331
Non-component advisories
6.5
per 100
7.8
2019–2024
2177
Suspension
3
per 100
26.2
2019–2024
996
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
1.8
per 100
2.8
2019–2024
606
Road Wheels
1.8
per 100
1
2019–2024
603
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 33,375 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What is likely to fail next on a SsangYong Tivoli?
For SsangYong Tivolis aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 8.9% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 8,373).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass
5.4
% next fail
2019–2024
2975
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass
4.6
% next fail
2019–2024
2975
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass
4.6
% next fail
2019–2024
2975
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass
3.6
% next fail
2019–2024
2975
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass
0.3
% next fail
2019–2024
2975
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass
0.2
% next fail
2019–2024
2975
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a pass
0.2
% next fail
2019–2024
2975
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory
8.6
% next fail
2019–2024
791
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory
8.6
% next fail
2019–2024
791
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory
8.2
% next fail
2019–2024
791
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory
6.3
% next fail
2019–2024
791
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after an advisory
1.1
% next fail
2019–2024
791
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail
12.5
% next fail
2019–2024
730
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail
8.9
% next fail
2019–2024
730
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail
8.9
% next fail
2019–2024
730
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail
6.2
% next fail
2019–2024
730
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a fail
0.7
% next fail
2019–2024
730
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
8.9
% next fail
2019–2024
8373
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
6.7
% next fail
2019–2024
8373
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
5.2
% next fail
2019–2024
8373
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
4.9
% next fail
2019–2024
8373
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
1.0
% next fail
2019–2024
8373
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
0.7
% next fail
2019–2024
8373
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
0.3
% next fail
2019–2024
8373
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
0.3
% next fail
2019–2024
8373
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
0.1
% next fail
2019–2024
8373
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
0.1
% next fail
2019–2024
8373
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
0.1
% next fail
2019–2024
8373
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory
14.6
% next fail
2019–2024
3975
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory
10.3
% next fail
2019–2024
3975
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory
8.6
% next fail
2019–2024
3975
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory
6.7
% next fail
2019–2024
3975
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory
1.4
% next fail
2019–2024
3975
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory
1.2
% next fail
2019–2024
3975
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory
0.6
% next fail
2019–2024
3975
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory
0.5
% next fail
2019–2024
3975
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory
0.3
% next fail
2019–2024
3975
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory
0.3
% next fail
2019–2024
3975
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory
0.2
% next fail
2019–2024
3975
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail
16.2
% next fail
2019–2024
3474
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail
10.4
% next fail
2019–2024
3474
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail
10.1
% next fail
2019–2024
3474
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail
8
% next fail
2019–2024
3474
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail
2.1
% next fail
2019–2024
3474
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail
1.7
% next fail
2019–2024
3474
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail
0.6
% next fail
2019–2024
3474
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail
0.4
% next fail
2019–2024
3474
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail
0.3
% next fail
2019–2024
3474
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail
0.2
% next fail
2019–2024
3474
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass
15.2
% next fail
2019–2024
2376
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass
7.4
% next fail
2019–2024
2376
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass
6.1
% next fail
2019–2024
2376
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass
6.1
% next fail
2019–2024
2376
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass
3.2
% next fail
2019–2024
2376
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass
1.3
% next fail
2019–2024
2376
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass
0.9
% next fail
2019–2024
2376
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass
0.5
% next fail
2019–2024
2376
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass
0.5
% next fail
2019–2024
2376
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass
0.3
% next fail
2019–2024
2376
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory
21.6
% next fail
2019–2024
1735
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory
12.2
% next fail
2019–2024
1735
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory
10.8
% next fail
2019–2024
1735
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory
8.8
% next fail
2019–2024
1735
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory
4.7
% next fail
2019–2024
1735
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory
2.0
% next fail
2019–2024
1735
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory
1.3
% next fail
2019–2024
1735
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory
0.6
% next fail
2019–2024
1735
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory
0.5
% next fail
2019–2024
1735
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory
0.3
% next fail
2019–2024
1735
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail
24.1
% next fail
2019–2024
1767
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail
11.8
% next fail
2019–2024
1767
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail
11.7
% next fail
2019–2024
1767
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail
10.8
% next fail
2019–2024
1767
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail
5.5
% next fail
2019–2024
1767
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail
3.9
% next fail
2019–2024
1767
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail
1.4
% next fail
2019–2024
1767
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail
0.8
% next fail
2019–2024
1767
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail
0.7
% next fail
2019–2024
1767
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail
0.3
% next fail
2019–2024
1767
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,218 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How often does a SsangYong Tivoli get a dangerous MOT defect?
The SsangYong Tivoli gets a dangerous defect more often than the UK average: 12.2 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK.A dangerous defect means the vehicle should not be driven away until it is fixed. In the same tests, 23.7 major and 10.9 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).
Dangerous defects: 12.2 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Dangerous defects
12.2
per 100
11.2
2019–2024
33375
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 33,375 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Will my SsangYong Tivoli still pass its MOT in a few years?
First-time MOT failures for the SsangYong Tivoli go from 18.3% at age 3 to 35.8% at age 9, against 26.5% for all cars aged 9 (2024, n = 7,218).
Age 3: 18.3. Age 9: 35.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 3
18.3
% failed first time
12.4
2024
541
Age 4
21.6
% failed first time
13.1
2024
519
Age 5
22.8
% failed first time
15.1
2024
750
Age 6
29.6
% failed first time
17.5
2024
1079
Age 7
28.9
% failed first time
20.2
2024
1266
Age 8
32.0
% failed first time
23.3
2024
2043
Age 9
35.8
% failed first time
26.5
2024
972
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,218 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How does the SsangYong Tivoli compare with cars of its own age and size?
At every age shown, SsangYong Tivolis fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 5, where they fail more often: 23.9% against 17.4% (2024, n = 6,163).
Age 3: 17.1. Age 9: 35.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 3
17.1
% fail
11.3
2024
6574
Age 4
19.9
% fail
14.2
2024
6684
Age 5
23.9
% fail
17.4
2024
6163
Age 6
26.7
% fail
20.8
2024
5438
Age 7
28.8
% fail
24.3
2024
4337
Age 8
32.6
% fail
28.1
2024
3045
Age 9
35.8
% fail
32.0
2024
972
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,218 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Which SsangYong Tivoli years should I avoid?
SsangYong Tivoli build years range from index 99.1 to 107.2 against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 7,218).
No SsangYong Tivoli build year stands out once age is allowed for; every year's interval includes normal.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Build year 2015
100.4
index vs own age
100 = normal
2019–2024
5901
Build year 2016
99.1
index vs own age
100 = normal
2019–2024
12350
Build year 2017
103.2
index vs own age
100 = normal
2019–2024
6787
Build year 2018
106.1
index vs own age
100 = normal
2019–2024
4324
Build year 2019 (rough estimate: 2,293 tests, 95% interval 91.9–110.5)
101.2
index vs own age
100 = normal
2019–2024
2293
Build year 2020 (rough estimate: 1,017 tests, 95% interval 92.2–122.2)
107.2
index vs own age
100 = normal
2019–2024
1017
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,218 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How much does it cost to fix a SsangYong Tivoli MOT fail?
Expected repair cost per SsangYong Tivoli MOT: about £49 (up to about £94 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 7,218).
Computed, not measured.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Expected repair bill
49.5
GBP estimate
modal price catalogue
price catalogue
7218
Estimated range lower
49.5
GBP estimate
modal price catalogue
price catalogue
7218
Estimated range upper
94.0
GBP estimate
modal price catalogue
price catalogue
7218
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)
18.2
GBP expected contribution
140
price catalogue
7218
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)
15.4
GBP expected contribution
150
price catalogue
7218
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)
10.2
GBP expected contribution
90
price catalogue
7218
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)
3.2
GBP expected contribution
180
price catalogue
7218
Noise, emissions and leaks: Exhaust rear silencer
2.4
GBP expected contribution
200
price catalogue
7218
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 7,218 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Is the SsangYong Tivoli more reliable than similar cars?
Of 8 similar models, 5 fail less often for their age than the SsangYong Tivoli and 3 as often or more. The SsangYong Tivoli has an MOT Risk Index of 144.6, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 7,218).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
SsangYong Tivoli (this model)
144.6
index
100 = normal
2024
7218
Fiat Fiorino
138.1
index
144.6
2024
8424
Peugeot Rifter
137.5
index
144.6
2024
8266
Fiat Tipo
149.7
index
144.6
2024
13014
Citroen DS4
136.2
index
144.6
2024
10193
Citroen C4 Cactus
146.2
index
144.6
2024
21290
Chevrolet Aveo
132
index
144.6
2024
8732
Dacia Logan
136.3
index
144.6
2024
15647
Full table
Further values · 2024
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Citroen C4 Grand Picasso
151.9
index
144.6
2024
17599
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,218 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How many miles does a SsangYong Tivoli normally do?
At age 8, the median SsangYong Tivoli had covered 53,953 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 40,879 to 68,675 miles (2024, n = 2,043).
Age 3 median: 19525. Age 9 P75: 75224. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 3 median
19525
miles
2024
541
Age 3 P25
13117
miles
2024
541
Age 3 P75
27398
miles
2024
541
Age 4 median
22149
miles
2024
519
Age 4 P25
14745
miles
2024
519
Age 4 P75
32921
miles
2024
519
Age 5 median
30956
miles
2024
750
Age 5 P25
21157
miles
2024
750
Full table
Further values · 2024
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 5 P75
41559
miles
2024
750
Age 6 median
39665
miles
2024
1079
Age 6 P25
27995
miles
2024
1079
Age 6 P75
54513
miles
2024
1079
Age 7 median
46917
miles
2024
1266
Age 7 P25
33068
miles
2024
1266
Age 7 P75
62234
miles
2024
1266
Age 8 median
53953
miles
2024
2043
Age 8 P25
40879
miles
2024
2043
Age 8 P75
68675
miles
2024
2043
Age 9 median
57073
miles
2024
972
Age 9 P25
42418
miles
2024
972
Age 9 P75
75224
miles
2024
972
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,218 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Does high mileage mean more SsangYong Tivoli MOT failures at the same age?
At ages 6–9, 21.8% of SsangYong Tivolis with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 43.3% of those with 100,000 to 140,000 miles (2024, n = 1,885). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 3–5, <40k miles
18.6
% failed first time
2024
1482
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 292 tests, 95% interval 27.4–38.1%)
32.5
% failed first time
2024
292
Age 6–9, <40k miles
21.8
% failed first time
2024
1714
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles
34
% failed first time
2024
2550
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles
40.7
% failed first time
2024
882
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 171 tests, 95% interval 36.1–50.8%)
43.3
% failed first time
2024
171
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,218 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How many miles does a SsangYong Tivoli last?
1.6% of SsangYong Tivolis tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 0.2% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 536).
100,000 miles: 1.6. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
100,000 miles
1.6
% of tested cars
2024
536
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 71 tests, 95% interval 0.2–0.3%)
0.2
% of tested cars
2024
71
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 14 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.1%)
0.0
% of tested cars
2024
14
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,218 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Is the SsangYong Tivoli driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?
Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the SsangYong Tivoli index is 144.3, against 133.1 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 7,218).
Age and mileage adjusted index: 133.1 vs 144.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age and mileage adjusted index
144.3
index
133.1
2019–2024
7218
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,218 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Which SsangYong Tivoli fuel fails its MOT less?
Diesel SsangYong Tivolis fail first time more often than petrol ones, before allowing for age: 31.1% against 27.1%.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Diesel
31.1
% fail first time
other fuels
2024
3138
Petrol
27.1
% fail first time
other fuels
2024
4077
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,218 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Which SsangYong Tivoli engine is best?
For its age, the best SsangYong Tivoli engine is the petrol 1.5–1.8 litre at index 92.3, and the worst the diesel 1.5–1.8 litre at 108.2, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 7,218).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre
92.3
index vs model norm
100 = model average
2024
16744
Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre (rough estimate: 468 tests, 95% interval 81.1–120.1)
99.1
index vs model norm
100 = model average
2024
468
Petrol 1.0–1.2 litre (rough estimate: 132 tests, 95% interval 71.4–146.1)
103.6
index vs model norm
100 = model average
2024
132
Diesel 1.5–1.8 litre
108.2
index vs model norm
100 = model average
2024
15982
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,218 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Where in Britain does the SsangYong Tivoli fail its MOT most?
SsangYong Tivoli fails first-time MOTs most in Watford (WD): 37.7% against 24.0% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 167).
First-time failure rates for the SsangYong Tivoli range from 11.9% in the Nottingham (NG) postcode area to 35.0% in the Exeter (EX) postcode area, before allowing for age: a wider spread by area than for the typical model.
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 15%. 31%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,218 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Does a SsangYong Tivoli rust more than average?
Allowing for age, SsangYong Tivoli MOTs record corrosion failures at 0.9 times the national rate: 0.66% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 7,193).
Computed, not measured.
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 0.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Salt belt susceptibility
0.9
ratio estimate
1
2024 + geographic layers
7193
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 7,218 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Is a SsangYong Tivoli ULEZ compliant?
An estimated 99.8% of SsangYong Tivolis tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).
Computed, not measured.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Likely compliant
99.8
% estimate
2024
7218
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,218 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What do six years of MOTs show about owning a SsangYong Tivoli?
Of failed SsangYong Tivoli MOTs, 49.0% were retested the same day and a further 48.5% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 5,495).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Same-day retest
49.0
%
failed initial tests
2019–2024
5495
Retest within 10 days
48.5
%
failed initial tests
2019–2024
5495
Clean MOT streak
44.9
%
observed chains
2019–2024
6139
Repeat advisory
20.7
%
observed chains
2019–2024
6139
Decreasing odometer
0.3
% mileage anomaly
observed chains
2019–2024
6661
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,218 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Is low mileage better for a SsangYong Tivoli?
SsangYong Tivolis aged 5 to 8 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 17.7% of tests, against 35.0% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 5,230).
Low-use first-time failure: 17.7 vs 35. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Low-use first-time failure
17.7
%
35.0
2019–2024
5230
Low-use gap
-17.3
percentage points
8–12k miles
2019–2024
5230
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,218 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How many years is a SsangYong Tivoli likely to last?
SsangYong Tivolis aged 5 are forecast to keep taking MOTs for at least 2.8 more years; the survival curve is observed only until age 9, so the true figure is likely higher.
Computed, not measured.
Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 9)
2.8
years forecast
survival forecast
0
Age 8 (at least; observed only until age 9)
0.8
years forecast
survival forecast
0
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 7,218 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Which SsangYong Tivolis are still on the road?
In 2024, for every 100 SsangYong Tivolis tested at ages 4 to 6, about 16 were tested at age 9 (2024, n = 972).
Age 3 (at least as: 100. Age 9: 15.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)
100
% of age 4–6 baseline
2024
6574
Age 4 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)
100
% of age 4–6 baseline
2024
6684
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)
100
% of age 4–6 baseline
2024
6163
Age 6
89.2
% of age 4–6 baseline
2024
5438
Age 7
71.2
% of age 4–6 baseline
2024
4337
Age 8
50
% of age 4–6 baseline
2024
3045
Age 9
15.9
% of age 4–6 baseline
2024
972
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,218 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
If a SsangYong Tivoli fails, does it fail again?
30.2% of SsangYong Tivolis that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 23.2% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 1,905). The failure most likely to come back is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 33.7% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.
Repeat after fail: 30.2 vs 23.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Repeat after fail
30.2
%
23.2
2019–2024
1905
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,218 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Which SsangYong Tivoli faults come together?
On SsangYong Tivolis, ‘body, chassis, structure’ and suspension failures turn up together 8.7 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 21).
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres
2.6
lift
expected joint rate
2024
758
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
16
tests with both
2024
16
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
16
tests with both
2024
16
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
15
tests with both
2024
15
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
14
tests with both
2024
14
Brakes + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
12
tests with both
2024
12
Steering + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
12
tests with both
2024
12
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
11
tests with both
2024
11
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
10
tests with both
2024
10
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
10
tests with both
2024
10
Steering + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
9
tests with both
2024
9
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
8
tests with both
2024
8
Road Wheels + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
8
tests with both
2024
8
Steering + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
6
tests with both
2024
6
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
5
tests with both
2024
5
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,218 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Has the SsangYong Tivoli had safety recalls?
DVSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns matched to the SsangYong Tivoli; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
DVSA recall campaigns matched
4
campaigns
DVSA register
DVSA register
7218
Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 7,218 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What does a SsangYong Tivoli cost to run in a fleet?
Of every 100 SsangYong Tivolis tested at age 5, about 23 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 9, about 36 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 3 (rough estimate: 541 tests, 95% interval 15.3–21.8%)
18.3
% fail first time
2024
541
Age 4 (rough estimate: 519 tests, 95% interval 18.3–25.3%)
21.6
% fail first time
2024
519
Age 5 (rough estimate: 750 tests, 95% interval 19.9–25.9%)
22.8
% fail first time
2024
750
Age 6 (rough estimate: 1,079 tests, 95% interval 26.9–32.4%)
29.6
% fail first time
2024
1079
Age 7 (rough estimate: 1,266 tests, 95% interval 26.5–31.5%)
28.9
% fail first time
2024
1266
Age 8
32.0
% fail first time
2024
2043
Age 9 (rough estimate: 972 tests, 95% interval 32.9–38.9%)
35.8
% fail first time
2024
972
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,218 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Does the month of a SsangYong Tivoli MOT matter?
SsangYong Tivolis fail first time most in July (25.5%, against 29.3% for all cars that month) and least in March (22.2%) (2024, n = 7,218).
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SsangYong Tivoli MOT: quick answers
What is the SsangYong Tivoli first-time MOT pass rate?
71.2% of first attempts passed in 2024 (7,218 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.
Why does this number differ from other sites?
Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 7,218 primary tests: 28.8% failed first time and 78.0% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 144.6 is shown separately.