2017 SsangYong Tivoli MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check

In 2025, 69.1% of SsangYong Tivolis first used in 2017 passed their MOT first time, against 78.2% for all cars first used in 2017. Across 3,873 Tivoli first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were lamps and electrical equipment, tyres and brakes.

This page analyses first MOT tests for SsangYong Tivolis first used in 2017 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.

Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026

Passed first time, 2025
69.1%
of 1,295 first tests; all cars first used in 2017: 78.2%. Fixed-at-the-test counts as a fail
Tests analysed
3,873
first tests, 2023–2025; 1,295 in 2025
Clean pass, 2025
34.2%
of 1,295 first tests in 2025, passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded
Typical mileage, tested in 2025
53,500
middle half: 37,500–71,000 miles; all cars first used in 2017: 60,000

How the 2017 SsangYong Tivoli MOT pass rate has changed

Share of first tests passed in each year, Tivolis first used in 2017 against all cars first used in 2017 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Tivoli figure was 9.1 points lower.

2017 TivoliAll cars first used in 2017
60%70%80%90%20212022202320242025Test year (first tests)All cars first used in 2017, test year 2021: 85.9%All cars first used in 2017, test year 2022: 83.9%All cars first used in 2017, test year 2023: 81.7%All cars first used in 2017, test year 2024: 79.8%All cars first used in 2017, test year 2025: 78.2%2017 Tivoli, test year 2021: 79%2017 Tivoli, test year 2022: 75.4%2017 Tivoli, test year 2023: 72.4%2017 Tivoli, test year 2024: 71.1%2017 Tivoli, test year 2025: 69.1%78.2%69.1%
View this chart as a table
Test year2017 TivoliAll cars first used 2017Tivoli first tests
202179.0%85.9%1,302
202275.4%83.9%1,309
202372.4%81.7%1,301
202471.1%79.8%1,277
202569.1%78.2%1,295

Common 2017 SsangYong Tivoli MOT failures

Share of the 1,128 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment39.5%
Tyres32.8%
Brakes30.1%
Visibility22.0%
Suspension10.0%
Noise, emissions and leaks7.6%

Most common failure items

DVSA failure itemShare of failed first testsTests
Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps21.9%247
Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.9%146
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively9.7%109
Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm9.6%108
Washers: not working7.2%81

Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.

What to check on a 2017 SsangYong Tivoli before buying

The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.

  1. Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
  2. Tyres. Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
  3. Brakes. Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on the test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.

Common 2017 SsangYong Tivoli MOT advisories

Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2017 Tivolis, as a share of all 3,873 first tests, 2023–2025.

DVSA advisory itemShare of first testsTests
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge16.0%618
Brake pads: wearing thin11.9%461
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened11.3%437
Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing7.4%288
Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material5.2%201

Questions about the 2017 SsangYong Tivoli MOT

What is the MOT pass rate of a 2017 SsangYong Tivoli?

In 2025, 69.1% of Tivolis first used in 2017 passed their MOT first time, against 78.2% for all cars first used in 2017. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.

What does a 2017 Tivoli most often fail its MOT on?

Lamps and electrical equipment (in 39.5% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), tyres (32.8%) and brakes (30.1%). The single most common item was “Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps” (21.9%).

How often does a 2017 SsangYong Tivoli fail its MOT?

In 2025, 30.9% of first tests on Tivolis first used in 2017 did not pass first time: 23.6% failed, and a further 7.3% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 1,128 of 3,873 first tests did not pass first time.

What are the most common 2017 SsangYong Tivoli MOT advisories?

“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 16.0% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (11.9%), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (11.3%), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (7.4%) and “Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material” (5.2%).

Is a 2017 SsangYong Tivoli reliable?

An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 79.0% in 2021 to 69.1% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.

Other cars first used in 2017

The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.

2017 Ford Fiesta MOT statistics · 2017 Volkswagen Golf MOT statistics · 2017 Ford Focus MOT statistics · 2017 Nissan Qashqai MOT statistics · 2017 Vauxhall Corsa MOT statistics

How the 2017 SsangYong Tivoli MOT data is calculated

Every number on this page is calculated by SortedCars from DVSA’s anonymised MOT test data for Great Britain, 2021–2025. “2017 Tivoli” means a SsangYong Tivoli whose date of first use falls in 2017 (66, 17 and 67 plates), all trims grouped. Class 4 vehicles, first tests only — retests are not counted. Pass rate = passed ÷ all first tests; a car with a fault fixed during the test (PRS) counts as a fail. Our national first-test pass rate matches DVSA’s published figure (table DVSA/MOT/01) to within 0.04 points in every year. Clean pass = passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded. Mileage is the reading recorded at the test. Comparisons are with all cars first used in 2017, any make or fuel, and are not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use. Failure and advisory item names are DVSA’s own wording. No figure is shown for fewer than 500 tests; an item is shown only if it appears on at least 50 tests and 1% of the base. Pass rates describe a group of cars, not one car: a well-kept example can pass and a neglected one can fail. This page is general information, not advice about any particular vehicle; always have a used car inspected before you buy. SortedCars is not affiliated with or endorsed by DVSA. You can check any car’s MOT history free on the official service: gov.uk/check-mot-history. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.