2022 Ssangyong Tivoli Ultimate T Auto 1.5L Petrol · LR22 LNK

The vehicle’s most recent MOT test on 2025-11-02 confirms it passed without defects, though it failed the preceding test just three weeks earlier on 2025-10-15—despite minimal mileage accumulation (only five miles between tests). This abrupt failure followed by a swift pass suggests either a temporary oversight in the test centre’s inspection or an isolated issue resolved quickly, rather than a worsening mechanical trend. The lack of recurring advisories or defects across all three tests indicates no persistent structural or safety-critical failures, but the rapid retest interval warrants scrutiny of whether the vehicle was driven between tests or if the failure was procedural rather than mechanical. The recorded mileage of 38,261 miles over four years suggests moderate usage, averaging roughly 9,565 miles annually, which aligns with typical patterns for a vehicle of this age. The gap between the March 2025 test (30,913 miles) and the October 2025 failure (38,256 miles) represents a 7,343-mile interval—nearly eight months—without an intervening MOT. While this is not inherently concerning, it does mean the vehicle was out of legal testing for an extended period, leaving no recent third-party verification of critical components like brakes, suspension, or emissions. The absence of a pre-failure advisory in October 2025 also implies that any issues were either minor or only detectable under dynamic testing conditions. Given the sparse MOT history, a buyer should prioritise an independent inspection of the braking system, particularly the rear calipers and discs, as the October failure (without recorded defects) could hint at binding or uneven wear. The suspension—including coil springs, bushes, and dampers—should be checked for uneven sagging or corrosion, especially in the ultimate trim where heavier loads may accelerate wear. Tyres, though not flagged, should be examined for uneven tread wear or embedded debris, as the lack of advisories in prior tests might mask subtle alignment or balance issues. Finally, the underbody and wheel arches should be inspected for corrosion, as the vehicle’s age and mileage increase the risk of structural compromise, particularly in areas prone to salt damage.