2016 Ssangyong Tivoli 1.6L Diesel · YG16 BFL

The 2016 Ssangyong Tivoli presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 30 May 2025 at 57,750 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the prior pass on 1 October 2024 at 57,706 miles also showed a clean sheet. The only blemish is a failure on 30 August 2024 at 57,699 miles, where the tester logged no specific defects, indicating an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a fault-driven stop. Mileage data shows light use for a ten-year-old vehicle. The record moves from 48,361 miles on 31 May 2023 to 50,594 miles on 14 September 2023, then to 57,699 miles by August 2024. That equates to roughly 5,775 miles per year overall. A jump of over 7,000 miles between September 2023 and August 2024 suggests a period of heavier driving after standing relatively idle, though the clean test outcomes imply no neglect of consumables during that stretch. The sparse history gives no recurring advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural corrosion. The August 2024 failure with no recorded defects warrants a check of the DVSA refusal reason, as it may relate to documentation rather than mechanical condition. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of underbody integrity and brake caliper operation given the low annual mileage and likely static periods. Given the clean pass rate since late 2023, the Tivoli shows no worsening mechanical trend. Verify the outstanding August 2024 failure cause and confirm tyre sidewall condition before purchase, as long storage can crack rubber even when tread remains legal.