Ssangyong Tivoli (2019)
2019 Ssangyong Tivoli
CarHunch analysed 713 real MOT records for the 2019 Ssangyong Tivoli. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2019 Tivoli passes its MOT first time at 85.2%, which is a solid 5.2 percentage points above the UK average—suggesting generally reliable mechanicals. However, nearly a quarter of these vehicles (23.6%) have recorded dangerous defects at some point, which is a genuine concern for any prospective buyer and warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
At 29,267 miles average for a five-year-old car, these Tivolis are running relatively light, which partly explains the strong pass rate and low failure count of 0.87 per vehicle. The high advisory rate of 4.1 per vehicle points to minor wear items accumulating, so budget for scheduled maintenance and check service history carefully before committing to a purchase.
What to check before buying a 2019 Ssangyong Tivoli
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 23.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (76%) | 543 | 85.6% | 0.84 |
| Diesel (24%) | 170 | 84% | 0.96 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 Ssangyong Tivoli vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2019 Ssangyong Tivoli vehicles fall between 18,200 and 35,499 miles.
2019 Ssangyong Tivoli — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 698 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2019 Ssangyong Tivoli
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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29.8%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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22.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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20.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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10.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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10.5%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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8.6%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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7.7%
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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7.1%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019. Counts include advisories and failures.
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