Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 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 2021 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 2021 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.

Is the 2021 Ssangyong Tivoli reliable?

Based on MOT data from 153 vehicles, the 2021 Ssangyong Tivoli has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2021 Ssangyong Tivoli?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2021 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 2021 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 (2021)

153 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.7% first-time pass rate

2021 Ssangyong Tivoli

CarHunch analysed 153 real MOT records for the 2021 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 2021 Ssangyong Tivoli passes its MOT first time 88.7% of the time, meaningfully ahead of the UK average of 80%, which suggests these cars are built to a decent standard and well-maintained by their owners. Only 11.8% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and well below the concern threshold.

At just over 26,000 miles on average, these Tivolies are showing typical mileage for their age, and the low failure rate of 0.37 per vehicle indicates structural reliability is solid. However, the advisory rate of 1.8 per vehicle points to routine wear items that need attention, so when inspecting a used example, budget for minor maintenance — check the condition of brakes, suspension components, and fluid levels closely before committing.

We have limited data for the 2021 Ssangyong Tivoli — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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

88.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

11.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.37

Over 2.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

25k

Middle half: 18k–36k

For context

These stats describe 153 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 153 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 2021.

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Before you buy a 2021 Ssangyong Tivoli

Based on MOT data from 153 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 11.8% 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
Diesel (65%)	99	88.8%	0.36
Petrol (35%)	54	88.5%	0.37

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 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.

25,072

typical

17,598

low mileage

36,499

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Ssangyong Tivoli vehicles fall between 17,598 and 36,499 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 17,598 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.

✓ 17,598–36,499 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Ssangyong Tivolis sit.

⚠ Over 49,273 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.37

Avg failures per vehicle

1.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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