2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Ssangyong Tivoli MOT pass rate and common faults

1,942 MOT tests in 2024. 68.2% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time68.2%
Failed or needed repairs31.8%
Typical mileage at test54,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,942 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps6.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.1%
    109 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    85 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.1%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.0%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.9%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics16.2%
  2. Brakes14.4%
  3. Tyres11.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.7%
  5. Suspension5.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.0%
  7. Body & chassis0.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.4%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.2%

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: 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 2016 Ssangyong Tivoli?

In 2024, 68.2% of 2016 Ssangyong Tivoli cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,942 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 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; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Ssangyong Tivoli reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).