Ssangyong Tivoli
From 10,062 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Tivolis fare better: 2021 models pass at 84.7% vs 72.7% for 2015.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 360 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 360 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 285 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 262 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 240 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 212 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 198 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 156 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 138 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 128 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 122 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 42.3% of failures are serious: 42.3% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £66.
Ssangyong Tivoli on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 135 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 1 newly registered, a net loss of 134. At this rate, roughly 60.6 years until none remain.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 7,639 | 123 | +0 | -92 | -92 |
| 2025 Q2 | 7,722 | 132 | +1 | -27 | -26 |
| 2025 Q1 | 7,747 | 133 | +0 | -16 | -16 |
| 2024 Q4 | 7,774 | 122 | +0 | -0 | +7 |
| 2024 Q3 | 7,778 | 111 | +1 | -15 | -14 |
| 2024 Q2 | 7,815 | 88 | +0 | -6 | -6 |
| 2024 Q1 | 7,825 | 84 | +0 | -61 | -61 |
| 2023 Q4 | 7,890 | 80 | +159 | -26 | +133 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tivoli Elx | Petrol | 846 | 12% |
| Tivoli Ultimate T Auto | Petrol | 685 | 10% |
| Tivoli Elx Auto | Petrol | 684 | 10% |
| Tivoli Elx Td | Diesel | 590 | 9% |
| Tivoli Ex | Petrol | 525 | 8% |
| Tivoli Elx Td Auto | Diesel | 502 | 7% |
| Tivoli Ultimate Auto | Petrol | 411 | 6% |
| Tivoli Ultimate | Petrol | 333 | 5% |
| Tivoli Ultimate T | Petrol | 287 | 4% |
| Tivoli Ex Td | Diesel | 281 | 4% |
| Tivoli Ventura | Petrol | 242 | 4% |
| Tivoli Elx Td 4X4 Auto | Diesel | 233 | 3% |
| Tivoli Se | Petrol | 233 | 3% |
| Tivoli Xlv Elx Td | Diesel | 194 | 3% |
| Tivoli Elx Td 4X4 | Diesel | 172 | 3% |
| Tivoli Xlv Elx Td Auto | Diesel | 158 | 2% |
| Tivoli Ex Auto | Petrol | 146 | 2% |
| Tivoli Xlv Ultimate | Petrol | 108 | 2% |
| Tivoli Td Se | Diesel | 107 | 2% |
| Tivoli Xlv Elx Td 4X4 Auto | Diesel | 93 | 1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 84.7% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 80.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 83.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2018 | 77.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources |
3 earlier years
| 2017 | 76.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2016 | 75.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps |
| 2015 | 72.7% | a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tivolis tested had between 30,302 and 57,137 miles on the clock.
At 44,356 median miles, the Tivoli has 0.052 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ssangyong models
| Ssangyong Korando | 73.7% |
| Ssangyong Rexton | 74.9% |
| Ssangyong Musso | 75% |
| Ssangyong Rodius | 69.7% |
Common questions
What is the Ssangyong Tivoli MOT pass rate?
The Ssangyong Tivoli has a 76.9% MOT pass rate based on 10,062 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ssangyong Tivoli?
The most common MOT failure on the Ssangyong Tivoli is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 360 failures. Other common issues include a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps.
How many Ssangyong Tivolis are on UK roads?
There are 7,639 Ssangyong Tivolis currently licensed on UK roads, with 123 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Ssangyong Tivoli at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ssangyong Tivoli is 44,356 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 30,302 and 57,137 miles.
Buying a used Tivoli?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 76.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £66 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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