SsangYong Korando MOT pass rate and common failures
Of 5,618 class-4 normal initial MOT tests in 2024, 64.1% passed without an initial fail or PRS repair — below the 71.2% UK average. Pass rate moves with age: 76.7% of cars aged 3–5 years passed first time, against 56% aged 10–14 years.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Age | Tests | Initial pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3–5 years | 687 | 76.7% |
| 6–9 years | 3,123 | 66% |
| 10–14 years | 1,794 | 56% |
Common initial failure categories
These are the items that most often caused a SsangYong Korando to fail its first test, with what each one usually means for a buyer.
- Brake Performance — 8% of tests. The brakes underperformed on the rolling road. Expect brake work rather than an adjustment.
- Stop Lamp — 6.4% of tests. A brake light out. Usually a bulb.
- Registration Plate Lamp(s) — 6.3% of tests. The light over the number plate is out. A bulb.
- Mechanical Brake Components — 3.8% of tests. Worn discs, pads or callipers. Routine wear, but it should be priced into the deal.
- Condition — 3.8% of tests. Corrosion, damage or wear on a tested component. Worth seeing in person, as the cost ranges from trivial to structural.
- Anti-roll Bars — 3.8% of tests. Worn anti-roll bar links or bushes. Inexpensive but often recurring.
What this does and does not tell you
A pass rate describes how a population of cars behaved on test day. It says nothing about how one car was driven, serviced or repaired, and an MOT does not cover the engine, clutch or gearbox at all.
Use it to know what to look for: if tyres and brakes dominate the list, price those in; if corrosion or suspension appears, get underneath the car. Then check the individual vehicle — its MOT history shows whether these same items have been advised year after year, and its mileage record shows whether the reading is consistent.
How many SsangYong Korando are left?
At the end of 2026 Q1, DfT recorded 8,339 licensed and 530 SORN vehicles in the SsangYong Korando generic-model group.
Licensed and SORN trend for the SsangYong Korando
Before you buy
- Brake Performance — 8% of tests in 2024. The brakes underperformed on the rolling road. Expect brake work rather than an adjustment.
- Stop Lamp — 6.4% of tests in 2024. A brake light out. Usually a bulb.
- Registration Plate Lamp(s) — 6.3% of tests in 2024. The light over the number plate is out. A bulb.
- Mechanical Brake Components — 3.8% of tests in 2024. Worn discs, pads or callipers. Routine wear, but it should be priced into the deal.
- Check the actual Korando — These figures describe the model group. Enter the registration for that vehicle's free MOT, tax and mileage record before you pay a deposit.
Other SsangYong models
- SsangYong Tivoli — 70.1% pass
- SsangYong Rexton — 65.1% pass
- SsangYong Rodius — 60.5% pass
- SsangYong Musso — 63.7% pass
See every SsangYong model MOT pass rate
Common questions
What is the SsangYong Korando MOT pass rate?
64.1% of 5,618 class-4 initial MOT tests on the SsangYong Korando passed first time in 2024 — below the 71.2% UK average.
Why does the Korando fail its MOT?
The most common initial failure categories are brake performance (8% of tests), stop lamp (6.4% of tests), registration plate lamp(s) (6.3% of tests), mechanical brake components (3.8% of tests).
How many SsangYong Korando are left in the UK?
8,339 were licensed and 530 were SORN at the end of 2026 Q1, according to DfT and DVLA statistics for this generic-model group.
Does this tell me whether one particular Korando is a good buy?
No. These are population statistics. Enter that car's registration for its own MOT, tax and mileage record, then check outstanding finance, write-off and stolen markers before buying.
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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