2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Ssangyong Tivoli MOT pass rate and common faults

709 MOT tests in 2024. 77.0% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time77.0%
Failed or needed repairs23.0%
Typical mileage at test31,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 709 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps5.1%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    25 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  5. Washers: not working1.3%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.0%
    8 marked dangerous
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.8%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics9.4%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.8%
  3. Brakes6.6%
  4. Tyres5.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  6. Wheels0.6%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  8. Suspension0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.4%
  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 2019 Ssangyong Tivoli?

In 2024, 77.0% of 2019 Ssangyong Tivoli cars passed their MOT first time, across 709 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Ssangyong Tivoli?

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

Is the 2019 Ssangyong Tivoli reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).