2017 Ssangyong Tivoli 1.6L Diesel · FS53 DAS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a period of concern regarding the braking system. While it passed the most recent test in April 2026, the history reveals a significant failure in 2025 due to multiple brake pipe issues and thin pads. The transition from a failure to a pass within a year suggests that while the defects were addressed, the underlying corrosion in the lines is a recurring theme that requires ongoing monitoring. The mileage pattern is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,600 miles per year. There is a clear gap between March 2023 (38,213 miles) and April 2024 (42,392 miles), where only 4,000 miles were covered. This low-frequency usage often correlates with less mechanical wear but can lead to the degradation of rubber components, as evidenced by the cracking and perishing of the tyres noted during the 2024 inspection. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the brake lines, specifically checking for the corrosion noted across three consecutive tests. The recurring mention of brake pipes being covered in grease is often a tactic used to hide surface rust from inspectors, so the structural integrity of the metal must be verified visually. Additionally, the condition of the tyres and the washer system should be checked, as the low mileage suggests these components suffer from age-related decay rather than usage-based wear.