2019 Ssangyong Tivoli MOT pass rate: 84.9% (2,139 tests)
Is the 2019 Tivoli getting worse?
Pass rate of 2019-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 87.7% -2.1 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 84.4% -4.0 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 82.5% -4.5 vs same-age |
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 2019 Tivoli
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 171 | 29.5% |
| 2 | Brakes | 160 | 27.6% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 128 | 22.1% |
| 4 | Visibility | 79 | 13.6% |
| 5 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 16 | 2.8% |
| 6 | Suspension | 9 | 1.6% |
All Tivoli years compared
| 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 | 3,169 | 79.1% | -7.2 pts | 39,290 |
| 2019 (this page) | 2,139 | 84.9% | -3.5 pts | 29,779 |
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FAQs
Is a 2019 Ssangyong Tivoli reliable?
2019-registered examples passed 84.9% of their MOT tests (2,139 tests, 2023–2025), -3.5 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 7 years old with a median 29,779 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2019 Tivoli?
The median tested example shows 29,779 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 2019 Tivoli?
In this cohort petrols pass 85.7% of tests against 82.4% 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.
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 OGL v3.0.