MOT failure data · 2025
SsangYong Tivoli MOT problems
Across every SsangYong Tivoli that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was registration plate lamp(s) inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, on 9.84% of failure items. The broadest problem area was brakes at 27.11%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common SsangYong Tivoli MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration plate lamp(s) inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 9.84% |
| 2 | Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick | Brakes | 8.74% |
| 3 | Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 6.44% |
| 4 | Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively | Visibility | 5.08% |
| 5 | Condition has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | Tyres | 4.71% |
| 6 | Condition has ply or cords exposed | Tyres | 3.53% |
| 7 | Malfunction indicator lamp inoperative or indicates a malfunction | Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.29% |
| 8 | Headlamp not working on dipped beam | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.1% |
| 9 | Linkage ball joints ball joint excessively worn | Suspension | 2.99% |
| 10 | Brake discs significantly and obviously worn | Brakes | 2.94% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 10 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a SsangYong Tivoli, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used SsangYong Tivoli buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific SsangYong Tivoli?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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SsangYong Tivoli MOT FAQs
What does a SsangYong Tivoli most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on SsangYong Tivoli cars failing their 2025 MOT was "registration plate lamp(s) inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps", appearing on 9.84% of failure items.
Does this mean my SsangYong Tivoli will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every SsangYong Tivoli that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The SsangYong Tivoli passed 77.88% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific SsangYong Tivoli's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: SsangYong Tivoli MOT pass rate · used SsangYong Tivoli buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.