2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Ssangyong Tivoli MOT pass rate and common faults

895 MOT tests in 2024. 64.0% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time64.0%
Failed or needed repairs36.0%
Typical mileage at test57,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 895 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps8.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.1%
    51 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
    43 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.0%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  6. Washers: not working2.8%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    23 marked dangerous
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.1%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics19.3%
  2. Brakes14.5%
  3. Tyres13.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.8%
  5. Suspension6.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.2%
  7. Body & chassis1.6%
  8. Wheels0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.9%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.9%

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 2015 Ssangyong Tivoli?

In 2024, 64.0% of 2015 Ssangyong Tivoli cars passed their MOT first time, across 895 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Ssangyong Tivoli?

The most common failure reasons were registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Ssangyong Tivoli reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).