2022 SsangYong Tivoli Ultimate T — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 SsangYong Tivoli Ultimate T passed 91.0% of its 486 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail at 8.1%, so the 2022 Tivoli Ultimate T sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in visibility, brakes and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (5.6%) and brakes (4.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, brake pads and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 30 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 18.3% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 5.6% | 27 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.5% | 22 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.7% | 18 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.9% | 14 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.4% | 2 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.2% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 30 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 22 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 17 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 8 |
| 5 | Washers | 4 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 4 |
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 | 18.3% | 89 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.4% | 70 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.7% | 23 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.5% | 22 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.1% | 10 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 1.0% | 5 |
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 | 401 | 8.0% |
| 30-60k | 80 | 13.8% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Tivoli Ultimate T
On a 2022 Tivoli Ultimate T, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Visibility (5.6% 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.
- Brakes (4.5% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Tyres (3.7% 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 2022 SsangYong Tivoli Ultimate Ts pass their MOT?
91.0% of the 486 2022 SsangYong Tivoli Ultimate T MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 SsangYong Tivoli Ultimate T?
Visibility, recorded in 5.6% of tests, followed by brakes (4.5%).
Does the 2022 Tivoli Ultimate T get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.0% in the 0-30k band to 13.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 486 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.