MOT pass rates / SsangYong
SsangYong MOT pass rates and common failures
SsangYong cars passed 65.6% of their MOTs first time in 2024, across 18,965 class-4 initial tests and 5 model groups. That is below the 71.2% UK average, and ranks SsangYong 45th of 59 makes in the dataset.
Pass rates track age more strongly than badge: an older SsangYong is compared here against older cars of every other make, so read the age table below before drawing conclusions about the brand.
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What SsangYong cars fail on
The items most often behind a first-test failure across SsangYong model groups, as a share of SsangYong tests. DVSA publishes each model group's six most common categories, so this ranks the biggest published causes rather than every possible one.
- Brake Performance — 7.3% of SsangYong tests. The brakes underperformed on the rolling road. Expect brake work rather than an adjustment.
- Registration Plate Lamp(s) — 4.1% of SsangYong tests. The light over the number plate is out. A bulb.
- Mechanical Brake Components — 4% of SsangYong tests. Worn discs, pads or callipers. Routine wear, but it should be priced into the deal.
- Condition — 3.1% of SsangYong tests. Corrosion, damage or wear on a tested component. Worth seeing in person, as the cost ranges from trivial to structural.
- Steering Linkage Components — 2.6% of SsangYong tests. Worn track rod ends or joints. Affects steering and tyre wear, and is a normal age-related repair.
- Stop Lamp — 2.5% of SsangYong tests. A brake light out. Usually a bulb.
- Front and Rear Fog Lamps — 2.1% of SsangYong tests. A fog light fault, usually a bulb or switch.
- Suspension Arms — 2% of SsangYong tests. Worn arms or bushes. A common age-related repair that affects handling and tyre wear.
SsangYong MOT pass rate by age
| Age at test | Tests | Initial pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3–5 years | 3,685 | 73.8% |
| 6–9 years | 11,927 | 65.9% |
| 10–14 years | 2,648 | 55% |
| 15–30 years | 600 | 53.2% |
SsangYong models by MOT pass rate
| Model | Tests | Initial pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Tivoli | 5,763 | 70.1% |
| Korando | 5,618 | 64.1% |
| Rexton | 2,898 | 65.1% |
| Rodius | 2,578 | 60.5% |
| Musso | 2,108 | 63.7% |
How many SsangYong vehicles are left?
At the end of 2026 Q1, DfT recorded 26,851 licensed and 2,744 SORN SsangYong vehicles across 6 published model groups.
Licensed and SORN counts for every SsangYong model
Before you buy
- Brake Performance — 7.3% of tests in 2024. The brakes underperformed on the rolling road. Expect brake work rather than an adjustment.
- Registration Plate Lamp(s) — 4.1% of tests in 2024. The light over the number plate is out. A bulb.
- Mechanical Brake Components — 4% of tests in 2024. Worn discs, pads or callipers. Routine wear, but it should be priced into the deal.
- Condition — 3.1% of tests in 2024. Corrosion, damage or wear on a tested component. Worth seeing in person, as the cost ranges from trivial to structural.
- Check the actual SsangYong — These figures describe the model group. Enter the registration for that vehicle's free MOT, tax and mileage record before you pay a deposit.
Common questions
What is the SsangYong MOT pass rate?
65.6% of 18,965 class-4 initial MOT tests on SsangYong cars passed first time in 2024 — below the 71.2% UK average across all published models.
Which SsangYong has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the SsangYong model groups with a substantial sample, the Tivoli has the highest initial pass rate at 70.1% across 5,763 tests. Pass rates track vehicle age closely, so newer model groups tend to sit higher.
Does a good SsangYong pass rate mean the car I am looking at is fine?
No. A model-level rate describes a population, not one vehicle. Enter the registration for that car's own MOT, tax and mileage record, and check for outstanding finance, write-off and stolen markers before you buy.
Methodology and limitations
MOT outcomes describe testable items at the time of inspection. They are not a measure of overall mechanical reliability.
Scope: Class 4 normal initial MOT tests completed in 2024. Models require at least 1,000 qualifying tests. Duplicate source rows are removed using official DVSA test IDs.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published 2025-05-23 under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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