2018 Ssangyong Tivoli 1.6L Petrol · KT18 JWF

The 2018 SsangYong Tivoli presents a stable and recently clean bill of health. The most recent MOT, conducted on 11 July 2025 at 52,065 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This clean sheet follows a minor failure on the same day for an inoperative registration plate lamp, a trivial electrical fault that was evidently rectified immediately for the subsequent pass. The maintenance trend is improving, as the vehicle has moved from a period of tyre-related advisories and failures in mid-2024 to a fully compliant state within the last twelve months. The mileage pattern tells a story of near-total stagnation followed by a sudden jump. Between the June 2023 test at 36,502 miles and the June 2024 test at 52,029 miles, the odometer leaped by 15,527 miles in exactly one year. This is a dramatic shift from the prior five years of gentle use and suggests either a long period of disuse corrected by a single high-mileage journey or a potential odometer discrepancy that a buyer must verify through service records and HPI checks. The 34-mile gap between the June 2024 failure and pass confirms the tyre replacements were done promptly. Despite the clean 2025 result, the June 2024 failure exposed a neglectful attitude toward basic rubber components. The tester flagged three separate tyre faults in one visit, including a dangerous cut deep enough to reach the ply or cords on the offside front. Failing on three tyres simultaneously suggests basic upkeep was skipped for a period, placing temporary strain on the braking and suspension systems through uneven contact patches. A buyer should physically inspect all four tyres for uneven wear patterns that could indicate tracking issues or worn suspension bushes. The 2023 advisory for a damaged offside front side repeater lens is a minor cosmetic note, but the sudden mileage surge between 2023 and 2024 raises questions about mechanical stress. A hands-on inspection should focus on the condition of the brake discs and pads, the integrity of the exhaust system, and any signs of corrosion on the subframe or suspension mounting points. These components bear the brunt of high-mileage use and are the true indicators of whether this car was carefully driven or merely clocked up quickly.