Model reliability

Ssangyong Tivoli reliability

The Ssangyong Tivoli fails its MOT more often than most cars 6 to 10 years old: 29.9% of 4,376 tests failed in 2023, against 24.4% on average.

Up to 5 years old

21.6% failed their MOT

Worse than most

From 2,107 MOT tests of Ssangyong Tivolis this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 78% more oftenTyre condition5.7% vs 3.2%Fix about £90

Fails 2× as oftenMechanical brake components4.1% vs 1.8%

Fails 14× as oftenRegistration plate lamp(s)4.1% vs 0.3%Fix about £30

Fails 76% more oftenWipers3.7% vs 2.1%

Advised 53% more oftenMechanical brake components18.5% vs 12.1%

Advised 10× as oftenRegistration plate lamp(s)5.2% vs 0.5%Fix about £30

6 to 10 years old

29.9% failed their MOT

Worse than most

From 4,376 MOT tests of Ssangyong Tivolis this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 7× as oftenRegistration plate lamp(s)6.9% vs 1%Fix about £30

Fails 66% more oftenTyre condition5.8% vs 3.5%Fix about £90

Fails 2× as oftenWashers4.7% vs 2%

Fails 68% more oftenMechanical brake components4.7% vs 2.8%

Advised 36% more oftenMechanical brake components22.5% vs 16.6%

Advised 5× as oftenRegistration plate lamp(s)11.1% vs 2.1%Fix about £30

Advised 3× as oftenRigid brake pipes4.8% vs 1.6%Fix about £120

Safety recalls

4 DVSA recalls for the Ssangyong Tivoli

Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.

R/2020/2221 Jul 2020Built 2018–2020The fuel pipe may crack over time

Possibility that the fuel pipe may crack over time and causing it to leak fuel into the engine bay.

Fix: Replace the affected fuel pipe

Recalled models: TIVOLI · 3,828 vehicles

R/2019/17128 May 2019Built 2019Insufficient connection of fuel supply pipe connector of the fuel tank

Fuel leakage could occur due to insufficient connection of fuel supply pipe connector of fuel tank.

Fix: Check and ensure correct fitment of fuel pipe connections.

Recalled models: TIVOLI · 167 vehicles

R/2018/29026 Nov 2018Built 2015–2018Fuel pipe may leak fuel into the engine bay

FUEL PIPE MAY LEAK FUEL INTO THE ENGINE BAY.

Fix: FIT EXTRA FUEL PIPE SHIELDING AND MODIFIED PIPE CLIP.

Recalled models: TIVOLI · 3,241 vehicles

R/2016/21810 Oct 2016Built 2015–2016Fuel may leak

The fuel supply tank from the fuel tank may leak into the engine bay area. The driver is likely to notice a lack of power and a smell of fuel.

Fix: On affected vehicles replace fuel hose.

Recalled models: TIVOLI · 1,433 vehicles

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Ssangyong Tivoli before you buy

Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.

Ssangyong Tivoli reliability

4 DVSA recalls for the Ssangyong Tivoli

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