Ssangyong

Ssangyong Tivoli (2020)

284 real MOT outcomes analysed • 84.9% first-time pass rate

2020 Ssangyong Tivoli

CarHunch analysed 284 real MOT records for the 2020 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 2020 SsangYong Tivoli passes its MOT on the first attempt 84.9% of the time, which is a solid 4.9 percentage points above the UK average—but the concerning part is that 21.5% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, putting it at the upper end of the worry spectrum for safety-critical failures. This suggests that while most examples are reliable, buyers need to be thorough during inspection.

At 27,402 miles on average, these Tivolis are running light for their age, which naturally helps the pass rate, so don't expect the same first-time success rate as mileage climbs toward 50,000 or beyond. The average vehicle racks up 0.67 failures and 3.1 advisories per test, meaning minor wear items crop up regularly but major problems are not the norm—however, get a full pre-purchase inspection and specifically ask the seller about any previous MOT advisories or defect history, because that dangerous-defect figure is genuinely worth checking.

We have limited data for the 2020 Ssangyong Tivoli — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ 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
84.9%
UK average ~80%
Around average
Dangerous (ever)
21.5%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
0.67
Over 3.7 tests on record
Moderate
Typical mileage
25k
Middle half: 17k–35k
For context

These stats describe 284 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 284 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 2020.

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Before you buy a 2020 Ssangyong Tivoli

Based on MOT data from 284 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 21.5% 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 ClickMechanic
  • 📄 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 carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (83%) 235 84.9% 0.67

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%
27
Green 0.3%
23

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 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.

24,925
typical
16,734
low mileage
34,825
high mileage

Half of all 2020 Ssangyong Tivoli vehicles fall between 16,734 and 34,825 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
Under 16,734 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.
16,734–34,825 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Ssangyong Tivolis sit.
Over 47,013 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Ssangyong Tivoli — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Ssangyong Tivolis are still on the road.

Strong survival — 279 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

271 279 2023 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.7
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.67
Avg failures per vehicle
3.1
Avg advisories per vehicle
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