2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Ssangyong Tivoli MOT pass rate and common faults

1,033 MOT tests in 2024. 70.3% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time70.3%
Failed or needed repairs29.7%
Typical mileage at test40,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,033 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps6.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    43 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    38 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.0%
  7. Washers: not working1.7%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    25 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes11.9%
  2. Lights & electrics11.5%
  3. Tyres11.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.3%
  6. Suspension1.8%
  7. Wheels0.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.2%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.9%

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 2018 Ssangyong Tivoli?

In 2024, 70.3% of 2018 Ssangyong Tivoli cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,033 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 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 brakes.

Is the 2018 Ssangyong Tivoli reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).