2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Ssangyong Tivoli MOT pass rate and common faults

1,221 MOT tests in 2024. 71.2% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time71.2%
Failed or needed repairs28.8%
Typical mileage at test47,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,221 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps6.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    52 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    36 marked dangerous
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.9%
  6. Washers: not working1.8%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    32 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.6%
    23 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.6%
    25 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics14.2%
  2. Brakes12.4%
  3. Tyres10.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.3%
  6. Suspension2.1%
  7. Body & chassis0.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.9%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2017 Ssangyong Tivoli?

In 2024, 71.2% of 2017 Ssangyong Tivoli cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,221 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Ssangyong Tivoli?

The most common failure reasons were registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Ssangyong Tivoli reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).