Ssangyong Tivoli Ultimate T Auto
From 427 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre cords visible or damaged and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 12 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.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 12 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 11 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 5 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 5 |
| a reversing lamp inoperative | 4 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 2 |
| brake servo inoperative | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| a body panel or body component likely to become detached | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 46.7% of failures are serious: 46.7% 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 £63.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 86.7% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 88.2% | a reversing lamp inoperative, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tivoli Ultimate T Autos tested had between 12,650 and 24,208 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 17,421 median miles, the Tivoli Ultimate T Auto has 0.076 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ssangyong models
| Ssangyong Korando | 73.7% |
| Ssangyong Tivoli | 76.9% |
| Ssangyong Rexton | 74.9% |
| Ssangyong Musso | 75% |
| Ssangyong Rodius | 69.7% |
Common questions
What is the Ssangyong Tivoli Ultimate T Auto MOT pass rate?
The Ssangyong Tivoli Ultimate T Auto has a 86.7% MOT pass rate based on 427 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ssangyong Tivoli Ultimate T Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Ssangyong Tivoli Ultimate T Auto is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 12 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Ssangyong Tivoli Ultimate T Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ssangyong Tivoli Ultimate T Auto is 17,421 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 12,650 and 24,208 miles.
Buying a used Tivoli Ultimate T Auto?
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.
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