Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2019 Ssangyong Tivoli?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2019 Ssangyong Tivoli?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2019 Ssangyong Tivoli?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2019 Ssangyong Tivoli vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

24% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2019 Ssangyong Tivoli reliable?

Based on MOT data from 713 vehicles, the 2019 Ssangyong Tivoli has a first-time MOT pass rate of 85.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2019 Ssangyong Tivoli?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2019 Ssangyong Tivoli are: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (29.8% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (22.1% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (20.5% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2019 Ssangyong Tivoli?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ssangyong Tivoli (2019)

713 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.3% first-time pass rate

2019 Ssangyong Tivoli

CarHunch analysed 713 real MOT records for the 2019 Ssangyong Tivoli. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

The 2019 Ssangyong Tivoli passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (85.3%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

85.3%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

23.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.87

Over 5 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

26k

Middle half: 18k–35k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 85.3% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 4.1 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 713 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 713 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 29.8%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Tyre wear 22.1%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Other issues 7.1%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Lighting 6.4%

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources · Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources · Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019.

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Before you buy a 2019 Ssangyong Tivoli

Based on MOT data from 713 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 23.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

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

Colour Breakdown

Based on 6,598 Ssangyong Tivoli vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 23.1%

1,525

Blue 18%

1,185

Black 17.6%

1,161

Red 16%

1,053

Silver 15.9%

1,048

Grey 8.7%

576

Brown 0.4%

Green 0.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 Ssangyong Tivoli vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

25,712

typical

18,200

low mileage

35,499

high mileage

Half of all 2019 Ssangyong Tivoli vehicles fall between 18,200 and 35,499 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 18,200 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 18,200–35,499 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2019 Ssangyong Tivolis sit.

⚠ Over 47,923 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2019 Ssangyong Tivoli — Still on the Road

Almost all 2019 Ssangyong Tivolis are 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

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.87

Avg failures per vehicle

4.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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