2018 Ssangyong Tivoli MOT pass rate: 79.1% (3,169 tests)
Is the 2018 Tivoli getting worse?
Pass rate of 2018-registered cars across recent test years:
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| Test year | Pass rate | Pass-rate bar |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 81.8% -6.3 vs same-age |
81.8% visual scale |
| 2024 | 78.6% -7.6 vs same-age |
78.6% visual scale |
| 2025 | 77.0% -7.8 vs same-age |
77.0% visual scale |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2018 Tivoli
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| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 412 | 30.0% |
| 2 | Brakes | 392 | 28.5% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 229 | 16.7% |
| 4 | Visibility | 147 | 10.7% |
| 5 | Suspension | 85 | 6.2% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 59 | 4.3% |
All Tivoli years compared
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| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,905 | 73.1% | -5.6 pts | 56,907 |
| 2016 | 5,987 | 75.8% | -5.5 pts | 53,247 |
| 2017 | 3,795 | 77.7% | -6.4 pts | 46,094 |
| 2018 (this page) | 3,169 | 79.1% | -7.2 pts | 39,290 |
| 2019 | 2,139 | 84.9% | -3.5 pts | 29,779 |
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FAQs
Is a 2018 Ssangyong Tivoli reliable?
2018-registered examples passed 79.1% of their MOT tests (3,169 tests, 2023–2025), -7.2 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 8 years old with a median 39,290 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2018 Tivoli?
The median tested example shows 39,290 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2018 Tivoli?
In this cohort petrols pass 81.7% of tests against 77.2% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Before you agree to the work
A fault or an advisory is a quote waiting to happen. These pages set out what a garage has to tell you, what a comparable written quote should include, and what you can do if the bill is not what you agreed.
- When a repair costs more than the car — what a comparable quote should include, plus any verified UK figures we have sourced.
- Estimates, quotes and extra work — what a price has to cover, and when a garage may charge more than it first said.
- What a diagnostic test costs — what the fee should include, and when it should come off the repair.
- Tools — when to buy and when to skip — how to choose a diagnostic tool, and when a garage visit is cheaper than owning one.
- Choosing a garage you can check — what to verify before you hand over the keys.
- Your rights after a car repair — what to do when the work is not right, and how to put it in writing.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.