2021 Ssangyong Tivoli Ultimate T Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 475 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Ssangyong Tivoli Ultimate T Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, lighting & signalling and tyres. Its pass rate of 89.3% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.1%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 5.7% | 27 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 5.1% | 24 |
| 3 | Tyres | 4.0% | 19 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.7% | 8 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 2 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.4% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 31 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 13 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 10 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 6 |
| 5 | Reversing lamps | 5 |
| 6 | Individual direction indicators | 5 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 22.3% | 106 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.2% | 77 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.2% | 34 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.0% | 19 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.9% | 14 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.3% | 6 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 347 | 9.2% |
| 30-60k | 116 | 14.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 230 | 10.9% |
| 2025 | 244 | 10.7% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Tivoli Ultimate T Auto
Before buying a 2021 Ssangyong Tivoli Ultimate T Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 5.7% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (5.7% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (5.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (4.0% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2021 Ssangyong Tivoli Ultimate T Autos pass their MOT?
89.3% of the 475 2021 Ssangyong Tivoli Ultimate T Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Ssangyong Tivoli Ultimate T Auto?
Visibility, recorded in 5.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (5.1%).
Does the 2021 Tivoli Ultimate T Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.2% in the 0-30k band to 14.7% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 475 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.