SsangYong Tivoli
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 7 model years from 11,373 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
84%
Total Tests
11,373
Highest Pass Rate
2021 (92%)
Years Covered
7
About the SsangYong Tivoli
The SsangYong Tivoli was MOT tested 11,373 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 7 model years (2015 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 84%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 92% from 245 tests. The 2015 model has the lowest at 78%. The 14 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
Newer SsangYong Tivolis pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 6 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2015) averages 61,240 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 24,757 miles.
Compared to the SsangYong brand average of 80%, the Tivoli performs 4 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the SsangYong range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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SsangYong Tivoli by Year
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Questions about the SsangYong Tivoli
Is the SsangYong Tivoli reliable?
Across its 7 model years in our data (2015 to 2021), the SsangYong Tivoli averages an 84% MOT pass rate, from 11,373 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 2 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 92%.
Which year SsangYong Tivoli has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 SsangYong Tivoli has the highest MOT pass rate at 92%, while the 2015 model has the lowest at 78%, a 14 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer SsangYong Tivolis more reliable?
Newer SsangYong Tivolis pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 6 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
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