Common problems by part
SsangYong Tivoli steering problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 5,459 MOT tests · Updated
At 7 years, 0.3 in 100 MOT tests of the SsangYong Tivoli failed on steering, against 0.8 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 5,459 MOT tests) [1].
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- Against all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years), 16 MOT tests with a fail
- By age: seen at 7 ages from 3 to 9 years, 27,007 MOT tests
- MOT tests at 7 years: 5,459 for the SsangYong Tivoli
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
0.3 fails per 100 MOT tests at 7 years, against 0.8 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 7 (all test years). That is about average.
Why it matters
A steering fail stops the car passing until it is fixed.
What to check
With the engine running, turn the wheel lock to lock: listen for knocks or groans and feel for play at the straight-ahead position. On the drive the car should not wander.
SsangYong Tivoli steering fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2,346 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 2,961 | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| 5 | 3,653 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| 6 | 5,238 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| 7 | 5,459 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| 8 | 4,371 | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| 9 | 2,979 | 0.2 | 1.8 |
All first-use years of the SsangYong Tivoli pooled at each age, against all class 4 vehicles at that age over all 2022–2025 test years.
What fails in the steering at 7 years
Advisories (not fails)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s): 0.5 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.4. Play in steering rack inner joint(s) MOT advisory
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How to check on a test drive
With the engine running, turn the wheel lock to lock: listen for knocks or groans and feel for play at the straight-ahead position. On the drive the car should not wander.
The most common advisory here in MOT records: Play in steering rack inner joint(s).
Check one SsangYong Tivoli, not the average
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Other SsangYong Tivoli problems
Steering on rival models
- Vauxhall Mokka steering problems: 0.9 per 100 MOT tests at 7 years, against 0.3 for the SsangYong Tivoli (152,978 MOT tests)
- Nissan Juke steering problems: 1.1 per 100 MOT tests at 7 years, against 0.3 for the SsangYong Tivoli (137,280 MOT tests)
- Ford Ecosport steering problems: 1.1 per 100 MOT tests at 7 years, against 0.3 for the SsangYong Tivoli (61,064 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the SsangYong Tivoli have more steering problems than other cars?
0.3 in 100 MOT tests at 7 years, against 0.8 for all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average by our test (all test years; 5,459 MOT tests).
How common are SsangYong Tivoli steering problems?
0.3 in 100 MOT tests at 7 years failed on steering, against 0.8 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 5,459 MOT tests).
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 27,007 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Parts: against all class 4 vehicles at the same age, all 2022–2025 test years pooled, not adjusted for mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data. How we compare