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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
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate78.0%incl. 6.8% fixed at the test centre20247218
Passed at the first attempt71.2%all first tests20247218
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 139.4–149.9)144.6index100 = normal for its age · rank 732 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20247218
Biggest excess: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment13.0per 1004.7 same-age2019–202433375
Dangerous defects12.2per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202433375
Advisory items88.0per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202433375
strip · SsangYong Tivoli · MOT Risk Index · 144.6 vs 100 = normal · 2024
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.
SsangYong Tivoli index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank732of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20247218
Best rank within its 95% interval726rankother models held where they are20247218
Worst rank within its 95% interval742rankother models held where they are20247218

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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).

bar · SsangYong Tivoli · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 13 vs 4.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment13per 1004.72019–20244339
Tyres11.3per 1007.12019–20243778
Brakes10.3per 1004.52019–20243431
Visibility7.6per 1005.42019–20242532
Suspension1.8per 1003.72019–2024595
Noise, emissions and leaks1.2per 1001.02019–2024398

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).

bullet · SsangYong Tivoli · Tyres, age 3 · 5.7 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
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)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 35.7per 1004.22019–20246574
Brakes, age 34.0per 1001.82019–20246574
Suspension, age 30.2per 1000.62019–20246574
Tyres, age 47.3per 1004.52019–20246684
Brakes, age 45.4per 1002.42019–20246684
Suspension, age 40.4per 1001.22019–20246684
Tyres, age 58.2per 1005.12019–20246163
Brakes, age 56.5per 1003.12019–20246163
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 50.8per 1002.22019–20246163
Tyres, age 69.0per 1005.52019–20245438
Brakes, age 67.4per 1003.82019–20245438
Suspension, age 61.7per 1003.72019–20245438
Tyres, age 78.9per 1006.02019–20244337
Brakes, age 78.4per 1004.52019–20244337
Suspension, age 72.3per 1005.72019–20244337
Tyres, age 89.6per 1006.32019–20243045
Brakes, age 89.8per 1005.42019–20243045
Suspension, age 84.7per 1007.82019–20243045

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.

funnel · SsangYong Tivoli · Brakes · 12.2 vs median model · 2019–2024
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)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes12.2% next failmedian model2019–20245352
Tyres12.1% next failmedian model2019–20245113
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20241453

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).

bar · SsangYong Tivoli · Brakes · 38 vs 34.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes38per 10034.72019–202412679
Tyres34per 10039.72019–202411331
Non-component advisories6.5per 1007.82019–20242177
Suspension3per 10026.22019–2024996
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment1.8per 1002.82019–2024606
Road Wheels1.8per 10012019–2024603

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).

bar · SsangYong Tivoli · Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass · 5.4 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass5.4% next fail2019–20242975
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass4.6% next fail2019–20242975
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass4.6% next fail2019–20242975
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–20242975
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20242975
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20242975
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20242975
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory8.6% next fail2019–2024791
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory8.6% next fail2019–2024791
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory8.2% next fail2019–2024791
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory6.3% next fail2019–2024791
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–2024791
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail12.5% next fail2019–2024730
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail8.9% next fail2019–2024730
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail8.9% next fail2019–2024730
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail6.2% next fail2019–2024730
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–2024730
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass8.9% next fail2019–20248373
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass6.7% next fail2019–20248373
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass5.2% next fail2019–20248373
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass4.9% next fail2019–20248373
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.0% next fail2019–20248373
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–20248373
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20248373
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20248373
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20248373
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20248373
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20248373
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory14.6% next fail2019–20243975
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory10.3% next fail2019–20243975
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory8.6% next fail2019–20243975
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory6.7% next fail2019–20243975
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.4% next fail2019–20243975
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.2% next fail2019–20243975
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20243975
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20243975
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20243975
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20243975
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20243975
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail16.2% next fail2019–20243474
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail10.4% next fail2019–20243474
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail10.1% next fail2019–20243474
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail8% next fail2019–20243474
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail2.1% next fail2019–20243474
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.7% next fail2019–20243474
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20243474
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20243474
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20243474
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20243474
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass15.2% next fail2019–20242376
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass7.4% next fail2019–20242376
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass6.1% next fail2019–20242376
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass6.1% next fail2019–20242376
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.2% next fail2019–20242376
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.3% next fail2019–20242376
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–20242376
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20242376
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20242376
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20242376
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory21.6% next fail2019–20241735
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory12.2% next fail2019–20241735
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory10.8% next fail2019–20241735
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory8.8% next fail2019–20241735
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory4.7% next fail2019–20241735
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory2.0% next fail2019–20241735
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.3% next fail2019–20241735
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20241735
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20241735
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20241735
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail24.1% next fail2019–20241767
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail11.8% next fail2019–20241767
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail11.7% next fail2019–20241767
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail10.8% next fail2019–20241767
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail5.5% next fail2019–20241767
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail3.9% next fail2019–20241767
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.4% next fail2019–20241767
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–20241767
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20241767
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20241767

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).

bullet · SsangYong Tivoli · Dangerous defects · 12.2 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 12.2 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects12.2per 10011.22019–202433375

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).

line · SsangYong Tivoli · Age 3 · 18.3 vs 12.4 · 2024
Age 3: 18.3. Age 9: 35.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 318.3% failed first time12.42024541
Age 421.6% failed first time13.12024519
Age 522.8% failed first time15.12024750
Age 629.6% failed first time17.520241079
Age 728.9% failed first time20.220241266
Age 832.0% failed first time23.320242043
Age 935.8% failed first time26.52024972

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).

line · SsangYong Tivoli · Age 3 · 17.1 vs 11.3 · 2024
Age 3: 17.1. Age 9: 35.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 317.1% fail11.320246574
Age 419.9% fail14.220246684
Age 523.9% fail17.420246163
Age 626.7% fail20.820245438
Age 728.8% fail24.320244337
Age 832.6% fail28.120243045
Age 935.8% fail32.02024972

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.

bar · SsangYong Tivoli · Build year 2015 · 100.4 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2015100.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245901
Build year 201699.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–202412350
Build year 2017103.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–20246787
Build year 2018106.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244324
Build year 2019 (rough estimate: 2,293 tests, 95% interval 91.9–110.5)101.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242293
Build year 2020 (rough estimate: 1,017 tests, 95% interval 92.2–122.2)107.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241017

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.

bar · SsangYong Tivoli · Expected repair bill · 49.5 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill49.5GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue7218
Estimated range lower49.5GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue7218
Estimated range upper94.0GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue7218
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)18.2GBP expected contribution140price catalogue7218
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)15.4GBP expected contribution150price catalogue7218
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)10.2GBP expected contribution90price catalogue7218
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)3.2GBP expected contribution180price catalogue7218
Noise, emissions and leaks: Exhaust rear silencer2.4GBP expected contribution200price catalogue7218

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).

bar · SsangYong Tivoli · SsangYong Tivoli (this model) · 144.6 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
SsangYong Tivoli (this model)144.6index100 = normal20247218
Fiat Fiorino138.1index144.620248424
Peugeot Rifter137.5index144.620248266
Fiat Tipo149.7index144.6202413014
Citroen DS4136.2index144.6202410193
Citroen C4 Cactus146.2index144.6202421290
Chevrolet Aveo132index144.620248732
Dacia Logan136.3index144.6202415647
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Citroen C4 Grand Picasso151.9index144.6202417599

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).

line · SsangYong Tivoli · Age 3 median · 19525 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 median: 19525. Age 9 P75: 75224. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 median19525miles2024541
Age 3 P2513117miles2024541
Age 3 P7527398miles2024541
Age 4 median22149miles2024519
Age 4 P2514745miles2024519
Age 4 P7532921miles2024519
Age 5 median30956miles2024750
Age 5 P2521157miles2024750
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 P7541559miles2024750
Age 6 median39665miles20241079
Age 6 P2527995miles20241079
Age 6 P7554513miles20241079
Age 7 median46917miles20241266
Age 7 P2533068miles20241266
Age 7 P7562234miles20241266
Age 8 median53953miles20242043
Age 8 P2540879miles20242043
Age 8 P7568675miles20242043
Age 9 median57073miles2024972
Age 9 P2542418miles2024972
Age 9 P7575224miles2024972

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.

bar · SsangYong Tivoli · Age 3–5, <40k miles · 18.6 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles18.6% failed first time20241482
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 292 tests, 95% interval 27.4–38.1%)32.5% failed first time2024292
Age 6–9, <40k miles21.8% failed first time20241714
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles34% failed first time20242550
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles40.7% failed first time2024882
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 171 tests, 95% interval 36.1–50.8%)43.3% failed first time2024171

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).

line · SsangYong Tivoli · 100,000 miles · 1.6 vs baseline · 2024
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)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles1.6% of tested cars2024536
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 71 tests, 95% interval 0.2–0.3%)0.2% of tested cars202471
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 14 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.1%)0.0% of tested cars202414

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).

slope · SsangYong Tivoli · Age and mileage adjusted index · 144.3 vs 133.1 · 2019–2024
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)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index144.3index133.12019–20247218

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%.

bar · SsangYong Tivoli · Diesel · 31.1 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel31.1% fail first timeother fuels20243138
Petrol27.1% fail first timeother fuels20244077

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).

bar · SsangYong Tivoli · Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre · 92.3 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre92.3index vs model norm100 = model average202416744
Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre (rough estimate: 468 tests, 95% interval 81.1–120.1)99.1index vs model norm100 = model average2024468
Petrol 1.0–1.2 litre (rough estimate: 132 tests, 95% interval 71.4–146.1)103.6index vs model norm100 = model average2024132
Diesel 1.5–1.8 litre108.2index vs model norm100 = model average202415982

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.

map · SsangYong Tivoli · Watford (WD) (rough estimate: 167 tests, 95% interval 30.7–45.3%) · 37.7 vs 28.8 · 2024
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)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Watford (WD) (rough estimate: 167 tests, 95% interval 30.7–45.3%)37.7% fail first time28.82024167
Chester (CH) (rough estimate: 120 tests, 95% interval 27.1–43.9%)35% fail first time28.82024120
Exeter (EX)35.0% fail first time28.82024552
Nottingham (NG)11.9% fail first time28.82024916
Hull (HU)14.9% fail first time28.82024740
Kirkcaldy (KY) (rough estimate: 170 tests, 95% interval 12.7–24.1%)17.6% fail first time28.82024170
Aberdeen (AB) (rough estimate: 183 tests, 95% interval 27.4–41.0%)33.9% fail first time28.82024183
Dudley (DY) (rough estimate: 142 tests, 95% interval 24.0–39.0%)31.0% fail first time28.82024142
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Leeds (LS)30.8% fail first time28.82024578
Wolverhampton (WV) (rough estimate: 142 tests, 95% interval 22.7–37.5%)29.6% fail first time28.82024142
Southampton (SO) (rough estimate: 247 tests, 95% interval 23.8–35.1%)29.1% fail first time28.82024247
Manchester (M) (rough estimate: 367 tests, 95% interval 24.5–33.7%)28.9% fail first time28.82024367
Milton Keynes (MK) (rough estimate: 150 tests, 95% interval 22.0–36.4%)28.7% fail first time28.82024150
Hereford (HR) (rough estimate: 242 tests, 95% interval 23.2–34.5%)28.5% fail first time28.82024242
Edinburgh (EH) (rough estimate: 345 tests, 95% interval 23.6–33.1%)28.1% fail first time28.82024345
Carlisle (CA) (rough estimate: 389 tests, 95% interval 23.5–32.4%)27.8% fail first time28.82024389
Dumfries (DG) (rough estimate: 404 tests, 95% interval 23.6–32.3%)27.7% fail first time28.82024404
Swansea (SA)27.6% fail first time28.82024964
Telford (TF) (rough estimate: 116 tests, 95% interval 20.3–36.3%)27.6% fail first time28.82024116
Hemel Hempstead (HP) (rough estimate: 193 tests, 95% interval 21.6–34.2%)27.5% fail first time28.82024193
London N (N) (rough estimate: 102 tests, 95% interval 19.7–36.8%)27.4% fail first time28.82024102
Chelmsford (CM)27.3% fail first time28.82024605
Oxford (OX) (rough estimate: 165 tests, 95% interval 21.0–34.5%)27.3% fail first time28.82024165
Falkirk (FK)27.2% fail first time28.82024558
Darlington (DL) (rough estimate: 350 tests, 95% interval 22.7–32.0%)27.1% fail first time28.82024350
Luton (LU) (rough estimate: 439 tests, 95% interval 22.9–31.2%)26.9% fail first time28.82024439
Tonbridge (TN) (rough estimate: 272 tests, 95% interval 21.9–32.4%)26.8% fail first time28.82024272
Dundee (DD) (rough estimate: 213 tests, 95% interval 21.3–33.1%)26.8% fail first time28.82024213
Bath (BA) (rough estimate: 492 tests, 95% interval 22.9–30.7%)26.6% fail first time28.82024492
Bolton (BL) (rough estimate: 236 tests, 95% interval 21.1–32.2%)26.3% fail first time28.82024236
Guildford (GU)26.2% fail first time28.82024683
Liverpool (L) (rough estimate: 149 tests, 95% interval 19.8–33.8%)26.2% fail first time28.82024149
Ipswich (IP) (rough estimate: 237 tests, 95% interval 21.0–32.1%)26.2% fail first time28.82024237
Bristol (BS) (rough estimate: 292 tests, 95% interval 21.3–31.4%)26.0% fail first time28.82024292
Warrington (WA) (rough estimate: 151 tests, 95% interval 19.5–33.3%)25.8% fail first time28.82024151
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 187 tests, 95% interval 19.9–32.4%)25.7% fail first time28.82024187
Cardiff (CF)25.3% fail first time28.82024705
Plymouth (PL) (rough estimate: 315 tests, 95% interval 20.6–30.1%)25.1% fail first time28.82024315
Peterborough (PE)25.1% fail first time28.82024690
Portsmouth (PO)25.0% fail first time28.82024583
Coventry (CV)25.0% fail first time28.82024585
Northampton (NN)24.9% fail first time28.82024522
Cleveland (TS) (rough estimate: 214 tests, 95% interval 19.5–31.0%)24.8% fail first time28.82024214
Southend-on-Sea (SS) (rough estimate: 287 tests, 95% interval 20.1–30.0%)24.7% fail first time28.82024287
Swindon (SN) (rough estimate: 352 tests, 95% interval 20.5–29.5%)24.7% fail first time28.82024352
Uxbridge (UB) (rough estimate: 138 tests, 95% interval 18.2–32.5%)24.6% fail first time28.82024138
Derby (DE) (rough estimate: 171 tests, 95% interval 18.7–31.5%)24.6% fail first time28.82024171
Slough (SL) (rough estimate: 114 tests, 95% interval 17.6–33.2%)24.6% fail first time28.82024114
Newcastle (NE)24.5% fail first time28.82024608
Motherwell (ML) (rough estimate: 147 tests, 95% interval 18.2–32.0%)24.5% fail first time28.82024147
Bradford (BD) (rough estimate: 332 tests, 95% interval 20.1–29.3%)24.4% fail first time28.82024332
York (YO) (rough estimate: 312 tests, 95% interval 19.9–29.4%)24.4% fail first time28.82024312
London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 112 tests, 95% interval 17.1–32.8%)24.1% fail first time28.82024112
Dartford (DA) (rough estimate: 309 tests, 95% interval 19.5–29.0%)23.9% fail first time28.82024309
Paisley (PA) (rough estimate: 134 tests, 95% interval 17.5–31.8%)23.9% fail first time28.82024134
Twickenham (TW) (rough estimate: 156 tests, 95% interval 17.7–31.0%)23.7% fail first time28.82024156
Medway (ME)23.5% fail first time28.82024908
Durham (DH)23.4% fail first time28.82024572
Worcester (WR) (rough estimate: 205 tests, 95% interval 18.1–29.7%)23.4% fail first time28.82024205
Bournemouth (BH) (rough estimate: 368 tests, 95% interval 19.3–28.0%)23.4% fail first time28.82024368
Redhill (RH) (rough estimate: 334 tests, 95% interval 19.1–28.2%)23.4% fail first time28.82024334
Lancaster (LA) (rough estimate: 104 tests, 95% interval 16.0–32.0%)23.1% fail first time28.82024104
Kilmarnock (KA) (rough estimate: 105 tests, 95% interval 15.9–31.8%)22.9% fail first time28.82024105
Newport (NP) (rough estimate: 409 tests, 95% interval 18.9–27.0%)22.7% fail first time28.82024409
Romford (RM) (rough estimate: 198 tests, 95% interval 17.4–29.1%)22.7% fail first time28.82024198
Stockport (SK) (rough estimate: 278 tests, 95% interval 18.1–27.9%)22.7% fail first time28.82024278
Reading (RG)22.6% fail first time28.82024681
Llandudno (LL) (rough estimate: 124 tests, 95% interval 16.1–30.7%)22.6% fail first time28.82024124
Brighton (BN)22.2% fail first time28.82024699
Canterbury (CT) (rough estimate: 226 tests, 95% interval 17.2–28.0%)22.1% fail first time28.82024226
Kingston upon Thames (KT) (rough estimate: 141 tests, 95% interval 15.9–29.5%)22.0% fail first time28.82024141
Colchester (CO) (rough estimate: 233 tests, 95% interval 17.1–27.6%)21.9% fail first time28.82024233
Wakefield (WF) (rough estimate: 418 tests, 95% interval 18.1–26.0%)21.8% fail first time28.82024418
Dorchester (DT) (rough estimate: 102 tests, 95% interval 14.7–30.5%)21.6% fail first time28.82024102
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)20.6% fail first time28.82024601
Birmingham (B) (rough estimate: 456 tests, 95% interval 17.2–24.6%)20.6% fail first time28.82024456
Glasgow (G)20.5% fail first time28.82024552
Preston (PR) (rough estimate: 460 tests, 95% interval 17.0–24.4%)20.4% fail first time28.82024460
Shrewsbury (SY) (rough estimate: 154 tests, 95% interval 14.6–27.2%)20.1% fail first time28.82024154
Leicester (LE) (rough estimate: 349 tests, 95% interval 16.2–24.6%)20.1% fail first time28.82024349
London E (E) (rough estimate: 122 tests, 95% interval 13.6–27.6%)19.7% fail first time28.82024122
Gloucester (GL)19.5% fail first time28.82024799
Blackburn (BB) (rough estimate: 369 tests, 95% interval 15.8–23.9%)19.5% fail first time28.82024369
Taunton (TA) (rough estimate: 146 tests, 95% interval 13.6–26.3%)19.2% fail first time28.82024146
Norwich (NR) (rough estimate: 323 tests, 95% interval 15.0–23.5%)18.9% fail first time28.82024323
Lincoln (LN) (rough estimate: 358 tests, 95% interval 15.0–23.1%)18.7% fail first time28.82024358
London SE (SE) (rough estimate: 166 tests, 95% interval 13.5–25.3%)18.7% fail first time28.82024166
Sheffield (S)18.5% fail first time28.820241102
Doncaster (DN)18.2% fail first time28.82024501
Oldham (OL) (rough estimate: 112 tests, 95% interval 11.9–26.0%)17.9% fail first time28.82024112

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.

slope · SsangYong Tivoli · Salt belt susceptibility · 0.9 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 0.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility0.9ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers7193

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.

stacked · SsangYong Tivoli · Likely compliant · 99.8 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant99.8% estimate20247218

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).

bar · SsangYong Tivoli · Same-day retest · 49.0 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest49.0%failed initial tests2019–20245495
Retest within 10 days48.5%failed initial tests2019–20245495
Clean MOT streak44.9%observed chains2019–20246139
Repeat advisory20.7%observed chains2019–20246139
Decreasing odometer0.3% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20246661

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).

bullet · SsangYong Tivoli · Low-use first-time failure · 17.7 vs 35.0 · 2019–2024
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)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure17.7%35.02019–20245230
Low-use gap-17.3percentage points8–12k miles2019–20245230

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.

bar · SsangYong Tivoli · Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 9) · 2.8 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 9)2.8years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 8 (at least; observed only until age 9)0.8years forecastsurvival forecast0

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).

line · SsangYong Tivoli · Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) · 100 vs baseline · 2024
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)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20246574
Age 4 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20246684
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20246163
Age 689.2% of age 4–6 baseline20245438
Age 771.2% of age 4–6 baseline20244337
Age 850% of age 4–6 baseline20243045
Age 915.9% of age 4–6 baseline2024972

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.

bullet · SsangYong Tivoli · Repeat after fail · 30.2 vs 23.2 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 30.2 vs 23.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail30.2%23.22019–20241905

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)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension (rough estimate: 21 tests, 95% interval 5.3–13.2)8.7liftexpected joint rate202421
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (rough estimate: 35 tests, 95% interval 4.4–8.8)6.3liftexpected joint rate202435
Brakes + Suspension (rough estimate: 134 tests, 95% interval 3.5–5.0)4.2liftexpected joint rate2024134
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 74 tests, 95% interval 3.2–5.2)4.1liftexpected joint rate202474
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes (rough estimate: 44 tests, 95% interval 2.9–5.4)4.0liftexpected joint rate202444
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (rough estimate: 42 tests, 95% interval 2.9–5.4)4.0liftexpected joint rate202442
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 33 tests, 95% interval 2.8–5.6)4.0liftexpected joint rate202433
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 97 tests, 95% interval 3.2–4.8)3.9liftexpected joint rate202497
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 26 tests, 95% interval 2.6–5.7)3.9liftexpected joint rate202426
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension (rough estimate: 196 tests, 95% interval 3.2–4.2)3.7liftexpected joint rate2024196
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 41 tests, 95% interval 2.6–4.9)3.6liftexpected joint rate202441
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 146 tests, 95% interval 3.0–4.2)3.6liftexpected joint rate2024146
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 40 tests, 95% interval 2.5–4.8)3.5liftexpected joint rate202440
Road Wheels + Tyres (rough estimate: 29 tests, 95% interval 2.3–5.0)3.5liftexpected joint rate202429
Suspension + Tyres (rough estimate: 130 tests, 95% interval 2.8–4.0)3.4liftexpected joint rate2024130
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 79 tests, 95% interval 2.6–4.1)3.3liftexpected joint rate202479
Suspension + Visibility (rough estimate: 100 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.9)3.2liftexpected joint rate2024100
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment3liftexpected joint rate2024713
Brakes + Tyres3liftexpected joint rate2024522
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (rough estimate: 39 tests, 95% interval 2.1–4.0)3.0liftexpected joint rate202439
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 20 tests, 95% interval 1.8–4.5)2.9liftexpected joint rate202420
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 85 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.5)2.8liftexpected joint rate202485
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2.8liftexpected joint rate2024646
Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 460 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.0)2.7liftexpected joint rate2024460
Brakes + Visibility (rough estimate: 379 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.0)2.7liftexpected joint rate2024379
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.6liftexpected joint rate2024758
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)15tests with both202415
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)14tests with both202414
Brakes + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Steering + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Steering + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Road Wheels + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Steering + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

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)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched4campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register7218

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)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (rough estimate: 541 tests, 95% interval 15.3–21.8%)18.3% fail first time2024541
Age 4 (rough estimate: 519 tests, 95% interval 18.3–25.3%)21.6% fail first time2024519
Age 5 (rough estimate: 750 tests, 95% interval 19.9–25.9%)22.8% fail first time2024750
Age 6 (rough estimate: 1,079 tests, 95% interval 26.9–32.4%)29.6% fail first time20241079
Age 7 (rough estimate: 1,266 tests, 95% interval 26.5–31.5%)28.9% fail first time20241266
Age 832.0% fail first time20242043
Age 9 (rough estimate: 972 tests, 95% interval 32.9–38.9%)35.8% fail first time2024972

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).

line · SsangYong Tivoli · January · 25.1 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 25.1. December: 25.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Tivoli: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January25.1% fail first time31.120242183
February23.0% fail first time30.020242534
March22.2% fail first time28.320243810
April23.7% fail first time29.820241706
May24.5% fail first time28.820242072
June24.0% fail first time28.120242854
July25.5% fail first time29.320243003
August23.9% fail first time29.220243497
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September22.8% fail first time28.220244306
October24.4% fail first time30.320243047
November25.4% fail first time30.620242525
December25.0% fail first time29.320241838

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

Not enough tests for… (and why)

What have dealers been told about the SsangYong Tivoli? (US market)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 7,218 initial SsangYong Tivoli tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 7,218 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Does the SsangYong Tivoli fail inspections in other countries too?

no match in the other-country inspection register. 7,218 initial SsangYong Tivoli tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 7,218 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 7,218 initial SsangYong Tivoli tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 7,218 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). SsangYong Tivoli MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/ssangyong-tivoli/

How the MOT Risk Index and every figure on this page are calculated: methodology.

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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.