2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Ssangyong Tivoli MOT pass rate and common faults

501 MOT tests in 2024. 78.4% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time78.4%
Failed or needed repairs21.6%
Typical mileage at test22,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 501 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    14 marked dangerous
  3. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.4%
    8 marked dangerous
  6. Reversing lamps: inoperative1.4%
  7. Washers: not working1.4%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    9 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.2%
    10 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics9.0%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.2%
  3. Tyres7.4%
  4. Brakes6.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  6. Suspension1.0%
  7. Body & chassis0.8%
  8. Steering0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.0%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.2%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2020 Ssangyong Tivoli?

In 2024, 78.4% of 2020 Ssangyong Tivoli cars passed their MOT first time, across 501 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Ssangyong Tivoli?

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

Is the 2020 Ssangyong Tivoli reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).