Car statistics
How many SsangYong Tivolis are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 7,739 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 7,570 SsangYong Tivolis licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 142 declared off the road (SORN). That is 4.1% fewer than the peak of 7,890 in 2023.
Numbers peaked in 2023 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 954 |
| 2016 | 2,974 |
| 2017 | 4,221 |
| 2018 | 5,164 |
| 2019 | 5,899 |
| 2020 | 6,346 |
| 2021 | 7,026 |
| 2022 | 7,466 |
| 2023 | 7,890 |
| 2024 | 7,774 |
| 2025 | 7,632 |
| 2026 | 7,570 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
In 2025, 71.4% of SsangYong Tivoli MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the SsangYong Tivolis tested pass 80.1% of the time, so the SsangYong Tivoli does worse than average for its age, by 8.7 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 71.2%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | SsangYong Tivoli | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 83.0% | 89.5% |
| 4–5 years | 79.6% | 87.6% |
| 6–7 years | 71.9% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 67.6% | 75.7% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a SsangYong Tivoli fails its MOT, appearing on 42.3% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 9.4% of SsangYong Tivoli tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 42.3% |
| Tyres | 28.5% |
| Brakes | 28.4% |
| Visibility | 20.2% |
| Suspension | 14.2% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.9% |
| Road wheels | 1.9% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.8% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a SsangYong Tivoli failed its MOT in 2025 was “Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps”, on 22.8% of 2,215 failed tests. 49.4% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 22.8% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 13.2% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 11.0% |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 8.9% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 8.6% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.1% |
| Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 6.9% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 5.0% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility | 4.9% |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements Brakes | 4.8% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 17.7% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 12.1% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 10.7% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 8.7% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes | 5.0% |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively Brakes | 4.0% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.2% |
| Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Non-component advisories | 2.4% |
| Individual direction indicators: slightly discoloured Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2.1% |
| Road wheels: slightly distorted Road wheels | 2.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
8 years of the SsangYong Tivoli, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2021 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (82.2% passed first time) and the 2018 cars worst (70.3%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,004 | 943 | 66.2% |
| 2016 | 2,160 | 1,985 | 67.0% |
| 2017 | 1,419 | 1,340 | 69.1% |
| 2018 | 1,095 | 1,046 | 70.3% |
| 2019 | 776 | 764 | 75.5% |
| 2020 | 510 | 502 | 75.4% |
| 2021 | 562 | 548 | 82.2% |
| 2022 | 530 | 489 | 83.1% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered. Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average SsangYong Tivoli covers 6,901 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 6,990 |
| 6–7 years | 7,140 |
| 8–10 years | 6,771 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of SsangYong Tivolis for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 2,108 in 2016. In 2025, 3 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 0 |
| ’04 | 0 |
| ’05 | 0 |
| ’06 | 0 |
| ’07 | 0 |
| ’08 | 0 |
| ’09 | 0 |
| ’10 | 0 |
| ’11 | 0 |
| ’12 | 0 |
| ’13 | 0 |
| ’14 | 0 |
| ’15 | 1,013 |
| ’16 | 2,108 |
| ’17 | 1,354 |
| ’18 | 1,052 |
| ’19 | 769 |
| ’20 | 504 |
| ’21 | 569 |
| ’22 | 521 |
| ’23 | 534 |
| ’24 | 1 |
| ’25 | 3 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 8,048 SsangYong Tivolis licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 81.5% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc, and 15.7% have an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc. The share with an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc has fallen from 99.9% in 2015 to 81.5%. Diesels made up 26.7% of those licensed in 2015 and 37.7% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 6,558 licensed | 81.5% |
| 1,401cc to 1,500cc 1,261 licensed | 15.7% |
| 1,101cc to 1,200cc 227 licensed | 2.8% |
| Other sizes 2 licensed | 0.0% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,501–1,600cc | Petrol | 3,518 | 43.7% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Diesel | 3,037 | 37.7% |
| 1,401–1,500cc | Petrol | 1,261 | 15.7% |
| 1,101–1,200cc | Petrol | 227 | 2.8% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,501–1,600cc | 1,401–1,500cc | 1,101–1,200cc |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | – | – | – |
| 2015 | 99.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 98.6% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 93.4% | 5.1% | 1.5% |
| 2022 | 87.1% | 10.1% | 2.9% |
| 2023 | 81.9% | 15.4% | 2.7% |
| 2024 | 81.9% | 15.4% | 2.7% |
| 2025 | 81.5% | 15.7% | 2.8% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | – | – |
| 2015 | 73.2% | 26.7% |
| 2016 | 51.1% | 48.9% |
| 2017 | 49.7% | 50.3% |
| 2018 | 48.4% | 51.6% |
| 2019 | 51.3% | 48.6% |
| 2020 | 53.6% | 46.4% |
| 2021 | 55.6% | 44.4% |
| 2022 | 58.5% | 41.5% |
| 2023 | 61.2% | 38.7% |
| 2024 | 61.4% | 38.6% |
| 2025 | 62.2% | 37.7% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the SsangYong Tivoli from 2015 to 2023. On the WLTP test (listings 2019 to 2023), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 34.8 to 52.3 mpg, with CO2 of 140 to 184 g/km. On the older NEDC test (listings 2015 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 37.1 to 66.0 mpg, with CO2 of 113 to 176 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 petrol | 40.3–40.4 | 158 | 2020–2023 | Euro 6d‑TEMP to Euro 6d | 4 |
| 1.5 petrol | 36.7–40.1 | 161–175 | 2020–2023 | Euro 6d‑TEMP to Euro 6d | 5 |
| 1.6 petrol | 34.8–38.1 | 168–184 | 2019–2021 | Euro 6c | 5 |
| 1.6 diesel | 42.8–52.3 | 140–184 | 2019–2021 | Euro 6c to Euro 6d | 7 |
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 petrol | 37.1–44.1 | 149–176 | 2015–2018 | Euro 6 | 7 |
| 1.6 diesel | 45.0–66.0 | 113–164 | 2016–2018 | Euro 6 | 14 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 4 safety recalls for the SsangYong Tivoli since 1992, the first in 2016. The most recent was launched on 1 July 2020.
All 4 SsangYong Tivoli recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every SsangYong Tivoli. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SsangYong Tivoli | 7,570 | −2.3% | 142 | 375 | Petrol |
| SsangYong Korando | 7,503 | −5.1% | 407 | 376 | Diesel |
| SsangYong Rexton | 3,624 | −5.0% | 874 | 474 | Diesel |
| SsangYong Rodius | 2,222 | −9.0% | 381 | 538 | Diesel |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 7,712 Tivoli records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 7,739 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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