2017 Ssangyong Tivoli — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 7,682 MOT tests analysed for the 2017 Ssangyong Tivoli, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 82.8% was below the average for cars of a similar age (87.5%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.9% | 604 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 7.8% | 602 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.8% | 519 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.9% | 375 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.6% | 124 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 111 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 429 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 282 |
| 3 | Wipers | 248 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 228 |
| 5 | Washers | 198 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 162 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 25.6% | 1,963 |
| 2 | Tyres | 22.7% | 1,741 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 9.7% | 742 |
| 4 | Other defects | 7.1% | 546 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.6% | 276 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.7% | 205 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 2,409 | 12.4% |
| 30-60k | 3,643 | 18.1% |
| 60-90k | 1,301 | 21.6% |
| 90-120k | 249 | 26.5% |
| 120-150k | 48 | 22.9% |
| 150k+ | 31 | 12.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 4,453 | 18.2% |
| Petrol | 3,229 | 15.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,497 | 14.0% |
| 2022 | 1,532 | 16.1% |
| 2023 | 1,558 | 17.8% |
| 2024 | 1,539 | 18.6% |
| 2025 | 1,556 | 19.5% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Tivoli
Before buying a 2017 Ssangyong Tivoli, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 7.9% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (7.9% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (7.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (6.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2017 Ssangyong Tivolis pass their MOT?
82.8% of the 7,682 2017 Ssangyong Tivoli MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 17.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Ssangyong Tivoli?
Tyres, recorded in 7.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (7.8%).
Does the 2017 Tivoli get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.4% in the 0-30k band to 12.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 7,682 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.