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SsangYong Korando MOT pass rate and common problems

73.3% of SsangYong Korandos passed the 2024 MOT (8,242 first tests): 66.7% at the first attempt and 6.6% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 3 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 46% more often than normal: MOT Risk Index 146.1 (95% CI 141.7–150.6; 100 = normal).

SsangYong Korando at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate73.3%incl. 6.6% fixed at the test centre20248242
Passed at the first attempt66.7%all first tests20248242
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 141.7–150.6)146.1index100 = normal for its age · rank 737 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20248242
Biggest excess: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment21.4per 1007.3 same-age2019–202441473
Dangerous defects11.6per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202441473
Advisory items113.5per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202441473
strip · SsangYong Korando · MOT Risk Index · 146.1 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · SsangYong Korando. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 737 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 730 and 742 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
SsangYong Korando index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank737of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20248242
Best rank within its 95% interval730rankother models held where they are20248242
Worst rank within its 95% interval742rankother models held where they are20248242

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index is unchanged in the 24 September 2026 release.

What actually fails on a SsangYong Korando MOT, and how often?

SsangYong Korando MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 21.4 per 100 tests, against 7.3 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 41,473).

bar · SsangYong Korando · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 21.4 vs 7.3 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Korando: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment21.4per 1007.32019–20248872
Brakes18.7per 1006.02019–20247752
Suspension11.2per 1006.42019–20244632
Visibility8.3per 1005.92019–20243445
Tyres8per 1007.72019–20243310
Body, chassis, structure6.5per 1001.72019–20242703

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 41,473 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the SsangYong Korando compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the SsangYong Korando is brakes at age 7: 11.6 failures per 100 tests, against 4.5 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 5,806).

bullet · SsangYong Korando · Tyres, age 3 · 3.0 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 3.0 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 4.4 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.9 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 3.9 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 5.7 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 2.1 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 5.1 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 7.8 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Korando: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 33.0per 1004.22019–20245201
Brakes, age 34.4per 1001.82019–20245201
Suspension, age 30.9per 1000.62019–20245201
Tyres, age 43.9per 1004.52019–20245821
Brakes, age 45.7per 1002.42019–20245821
Suspension, age 42.1per 1001.22019–20245821
Tyres, age 55.1per 1005.12019–20246084
Brakes, age 57.8per 1003.12019–20246084
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 53.9per 1002.22019–20246084
Tyres, age 65.7per 1005.52019–20245998
Brakes, age 69.6per 1003.82019–20245998
Suspension, age 66.0per 1003.72019–20245998
Tyres, age 76.4per 1006.02019–20245806
Brakes, age 711.6per 1004.52019–20245806
Suspension, age 78.8per 1005.72019–20245806
Tyres, age 86.5per 1006.32019–20244848
Brakes, age 812.4per 1005.42019–20244848
Suspension, age 813.2per 1007.82019–20244848

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 8,242 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my SsangYong Korando's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

SsangYong Korando advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is suspension: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 21.5% of the time.

funnel · SsangYong Korando · Suspension · 21.5 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on suspension: 21.5 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Korando: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension21.5% next failmedian model2019–20241676
Brakes16.4% next failmedian model2019–20247535
Body, chassis, structure14.2% next failmedian model2019–20241117
Tyres8.8% next failmedian model2019–20247145
Identification of the vehicle1.7% next failmedian model2019–2024520
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20241950

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 8,242 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My SsangYong Korando got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

SsangYong Korando MOTs flag brakes most: 47.5 advisories per 100 tests, against 34.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 41,473).

bar · SsangYong Korando · Brakes · 47.5 vs 34.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Korando: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes47.5per 10034.72019–202419682
Tyres39.2per 10039.72019–202416244
Suspension9.1per 10026.22019–20243788
Non-component advisories7.2per 1007.82019–20242989
Body, chassis, structure4.3per 1004.62019–20241801
Identification of the vehicle1.9per 1002.52019–2024775

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 41,473 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a SsangYong Korando?

For SsangYong Korandos aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 10.6% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 7,440).

bar · SsangYong Korando · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass · 5.1 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Korando: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass5.1% next fail2019–20242464
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass4.5% next fail2019–20242464
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass4.0% next fail2019–20242464
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass2.9% next fail2019–20242464
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass1.4% next fail2019–20242464
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–20242464
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20242464
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20242464
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20242464
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory8.1% next fail2019–2024632
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory8.1% next fail2019–2024632
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory7.9% next fail2019–2024632
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory5.7% next fail2019–2024632
Suspension, under 3 years old, after an advisory2.1% next fail2019–2024632
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after an advisory1.3% next fail2019–2024632
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail10.9% next fail2019–2024543
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail9.0% next fail2019–2024543
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail8.1% next fail2019–2024543
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail4.2% next fail2019–2024543
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a fail3.3% next fail2019–2024543
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a fail1.7% next fail2019–2024543
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a fail1.3% next fail2019–2024543
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass10.6% next fail2019–20247440
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass5.9% next fail2019–20247440
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass5.0% next fail2019–20247440
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass4.3% next fail2019–20247440
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.8% next fail2019–20247440
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.7% next fail2019–20247440
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20247440
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20247440
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20247440
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20247440
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20247440
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory15.8% next fail2019–20243699
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory8.9% next fail2019–20243699
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory6.8% next fail2019–20243699
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory6.6% next fail2019–20243699
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.4% next fail2019–20243699
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory2.7% next fail2019–20243699
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20243699
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20243699
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20243699
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20243699
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail19.5% next fail2019–20243488
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail13.0% next fail2019–20243488
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail8.2% next fail2019–20243488
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail7.0% next fail2019–20243488
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail6.8% next fail2019–20243488
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail3.6% next fail2019–20243488
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.6% next fail2019–20243488
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–20243488
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20243488
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20243488
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20243488
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass15.7% next fail2019–20244285
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass10.5% next fail2019–20244285
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass10.0% next fail2019–20244285
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass6.1% next fail2019–20244285
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass5.4% next fail2019–20244285
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass5.0% next fail2019–20244285
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.3% next fail2019–20244285
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–20244285
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–20244285
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20244285
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20244285
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory22.3% next fail2019–20243262
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory15.0% next fail2019–20243262
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory14.7% next fail2019–20243262
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory9.2% next fail2019–20243262
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory8.2% next fail2019–20243262
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory7.2% next fail2019–20243262
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.6% next fail2019–20243262
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.6% next fail2019–20243262
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–20243262
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20243262
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20243262
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail25.8% next fail2019–20244243
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail17.4% next fail2019–20244243
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail17.3% next fail2019–20244243
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail11.1% next fail2019–20244243
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail9.2% next fail2019–20244243
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail7.8% next fail2019–20244243
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail2.5% next fail2019–20244243
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.9% next fail2019–20244243
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.2% next fail2019–20244243
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20244243
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20244243
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass19.4% next fail2019–2024706
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass18.1% next fail2019–2024706
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass15.9% next fail2019–2024706
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass13.2% next fail2019–2024706
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass8.4% next fail2019–2024706
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.0% next fail2019–2024706
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass3.8% next fail2019–2024706
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.4% next fail2019–2024706
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.7% next fail2019–2024706
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–2024706
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory24.9% next fail2019–2024722
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory24.5% next fail2019–2024722
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory23.1% next fail2019–2024722
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory16.2% next fail2019–2024722
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory10.8% next fail2019–2024722
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory7.3% next fail2019–2024722
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory3.0% next fail2019–2024722
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory2.6% next fail2019–2024722
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory1.4% next fail2019–2024722
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–2024722
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail26.3% next fail2019–20241283
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail23.0% next fail2019–20241283
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail20.2% next fail2019–20241283
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail19.3% next fail2019–20241283
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail10.1% next fail2019–20241283
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail7.9% next fail2019–20241283
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail3.7% next fail2019–20241283
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail3.1% next fail2019–20241283
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail1.1% next fail2019–20241283
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–20241283
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20241283

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 8,242 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a SsangYong Korando get a dangerous MOT defect?

The SsangYong Korando gets a dangerous defect about as often as the UK average: 11.6 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 48.8 major and 17.7 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · SsangYong Korando · Dangerous defects · 11.6 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 11.6 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Korando: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects11.6per 10011.22019–202441473

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 41,473 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my SsangYong Korando still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the SsangYong Korando go from 21.1% at age 3 to 34.5% at age 13 (rough estimate: 58 tests, 95% interval 23.6–47.3%), against 38.2% for all cars aged 13 (rough estimate: 58 tests, 95% interval 23.6–47.3%) (2024, n = 8,242).

line · SsangYong Korando · Age 3 · 21.1 vs 12.4 · 2024
Age 3: 21.1. Age 13 (rough esti: 34.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Korando: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 321.1% failed first time12.42024572
Age 419.9% failed first time13.12024738
Age 523.6% failed first time15.12024687
Age 625.2% failed first time17.52024762
Age 729.6% failed first time20.22024913
Age 836% failed first time23.320241200
Age 939.5% failed first time26.520241384
Age 1044.6% failed first time30.12024915
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1146.3% failed first time33.22024503
Age 12 (rough estimate: 472 tests, 95% interval 37.8–46.7%)42.2% failed first time35.72024472
Age 13 (rough estimate: 58 tests, 95% interval 23.6–47.3%)34.5% failed first time38.2202458

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,242 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the SsangYong Korando compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, SsangYong Korandos fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 10, where they fail more often: 44.7% against 30.0% (2024, n = 2,118).

line · SsangYong Korando · Age 3 · 16.2 vs 11.7 · 2024
Age 3: 16.2. Age 12: 41.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Korando: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 316.2% fail11.720245201
Age 420.7% fail13.320245821
Age 525.3% fail15.120246084
Age 630.0% fail17.320245998
Age 734.1% fail20.120245806
Age 837.1% fail23.220244848
Age 940.7% fail26.720243591
Age 1044.7% fail30.020242118
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1146.2% fail33.520241120
Age 1241.8% fail36.52024546

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,242 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which SsangYong Korando years should I avoid?

SsangYong Korando build years range from index 89.8 to 106.1 against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 8,242).

bar · SsangYong Korando · Build year 2011 (rough estimate: 456 tests, 95% interval 91.6–120.7) · 106.1 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Korando: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2011 (rough estimate: 456 tests, 95% interval 91.6–120.7)106.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024456
Build year 2012 (rough estimate: 3,349 tests, 95% interval 99.8–110.8)105.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243349
Build year 2013 (rough estimate: 3,344 tests, 95% interval 98.6–109.8)104.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243344
Build year 2014102.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245895
Build year 2015102.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–20248658
Build year 2016101.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–20247375
Build year 2017 (better for its age)89.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244886
Build year 2018 (rough estimate: 3,044 tests, 95% interval 88.7–103.4)96.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243044
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2019 (rough estimate: 2,081 tests, 95% interval 81.8–100.1)91index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242081
Build year 2020 (rough estimate: 1,473 tests, 95% interval 89.3–113.6)101.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241473

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 8,242 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a SsangYong Korando MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per SsangYong Korando MOT: about £85 (up to about £162 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 8,242).

Computed, not measured.

bar · SsangYong Korando · Expected repair bill · 85.4 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Korando: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill85.4GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue8242
Estimated range lower85.4GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue8242
Estimated range upper162.2GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue8242
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)30.0GBP expected contribution140price catalogue8242
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)28.1GBP expected contribution150price catalogue8242
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)20.2GBP expected contribution180price catalogue8242
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)7.2GBP expected contribution90price catalogue8242

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 8,242 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the SsangYong Korando more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 8 fail less often for their age than the SsangYong Korando and 0 as often or more. The SsangYong Korando has an MOT Risk Index of 146.1, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 8,242).

bar · SsangYong Korando · SsangYong Korando (this model) · 146.1 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Korando: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
SsangYong Korando (this model)146.1index100 = normal20248242
Mazda 5122.4index146.1202410518
Kia Carens124.7index146.1202414773
Renault Laguna109.9index146.120249316
Peugeot 407109.1index146.120248915
Vauxhall Astravan108.2index146.120247830
Mercedes-Benz CLC106.3index146.120248510
Honda FR-V105.8index146.120247098
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
SEAT Tarraco105index146.120247569

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,242 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a SsangYong Korando normally do?

At age 8, the median SsangYong Korando had covered 59,893 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 45,868 to 75,946 miles (2024, n = 1,200).

line · SsangYong Korando · Age 3 median · 20860 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 median: 20860. Age 13 median (rou: 92012. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Korando: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 median20860miles2024572
Age 3 P2513999miles2024572
Age 3 P7528333miles2024572
Age 4 median26792miles2024738
Age 4 P2519367miles2024738
Age 4 P7534565miles2024738
Age 5 median31991miles2024687
Age 5 P2524226miles2024687
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 P7542293miles2024687
Age 6 median41139miles2024762
Age 6 P2530743miles2024762
Age 6 P7555831miles2024762
Age 7 median52671miles2024913
Age 7 P2539395miles2024913
Age 7 P7565655miles2024913
Age 8 median59893miles20241200
Age 8 P2545868miles20241200
Age 8 P7575946miles20241200
Age 9 median68298miles20241384
Age 9 P2553792miles20241384
Age 9 P7585042miles20241384
Age 10 median76978miles2024915
Age 10 P2558305miles2024915
Age 10 P7596971miles2024915
Age 11 median81772miles2024503
Age 11 P2563945miles2024503
Age 11 P7598567miles2024503
Age 12 median (rough estimate)84234miles2024472
Age 12 P25 (rough estimate)68040miles2024472
Age 12 P75 (rough estimate)103028miles2024472
Age 13 median (rough estimate)92012miles202458

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,242 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more SsangYong Korando MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 6–9, 19.6% of SsangYong Korandos with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 48.9% of those with 100,000 to 140,000 miles (2024, n = 1,157). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · SsangYong Korando · Age 3–5, <40k miles · 19.2 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Korando: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles19.2% failed first time20241639
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 309 tests, 95% interval 25.6–35.8%)30.4% failed first time2024309
Age 6–9, <40k miles19.6% failed first time2024928
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles32.9% failed first time20241996
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles44.2% failed first time20241072
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 229 tests, 95% interval 42.5–55.3%)48.9% failed first time2024229
Age 10–14, <40k miles (rough estimate: 87 tests, 95% interval 16.4–34.1%)24.1% failed first time202487
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles37.5% failed first time2024598
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles48.1% failed first time2024782
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 407 tests, 95% interval 45.3–55%)50.1% failed first time2024407
Age 10–14, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 62 tests, 95% interval 30.5–54.3%)41.9% failed first time202462

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,242 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a SsangYong Korando last?

5.9% of SsangYong Korandos tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 0.6% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 2,414).

line · SsangYong Korando · 100,000 miles · 5.9 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 5.9. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Korando: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles5.9% of tested cars20242414
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 229 tests, 95% interval 0.5–0.6%)0.6% of tested cars2024229
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 17 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.1%)0.0% of tested cars202417

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,242 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the SsangYong Korando driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the SsangYong Korando index is 140.1, against 140.1 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 8,242).

slope · SsangYong Korando · Age and mileage adjusted index · 140.1 vs 140.1 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 140.1 vs 140.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Korando: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index140.1index140.12019–20248242

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 8,242 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which SsangYong Korando fuel fails its MOT less?

All SsangYong Korandos tested were diesel: 35.0% failed first time (2024, n = 7,317).

bar · SsangYong Korando · Diesel · 35.0 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Korando: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel35.0% fail first timeother fuels20247317

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,242 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which SsangYong Korando engine is best?

For its age, the best SsangYong Korando engine is the diesel over 2.0 litre at index 90.3, and the worst the diesel 1.8–2.0 litre at 105.9, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 8,242).

bar · SsangYong Korando · Diesel 1.5–1.8 litre (rough estimate: 863 tests, 95% interval 71.8–97.0) · 83.7 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Korando: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel 1.5–1.8 litre (rough estimate: 863 tests, 95% interval 71.8–97.0)83.7index vs model norm100 = model average2024863
Diesel over 2.0 litre90.3index vs model norm100 = model average202416686
Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre (rough estimate: 1,285 tests, 95% interval 82.4–105.1)93.2index vs model norm100 = model average20241285
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 425 tests, 95% interval 83.1–116.7)98.9index vs model norm100 = model average2024425
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre105.9index vs model norm100 = model average202422134

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,242 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the SsangYong Korando fail its MOT most?

First-time failure rates for the SsangYong Korando range from 22.6% in the Preston (PR) postcode area to 40.5% in the Leeds (LS) postcode area, before allowing for age: a wider spread by area than for the typical model.

map · SsangYong Korando · Leeds (LS) · 40.5 vs 33.3 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 23%. 39%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Korando: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Leeds (LS)40.5% fail first time33.32024679
Torquay (TQ) (rough estimate: 102 tests, 95% interval 31.2–49.9%)40.2% fail first time33.32024102
Carlisle (CA)38.9% fail first time33.32024620
Romford (RM) (rough estimate: 107 tests, 95% interval 10.9–25.0%)16.8% fail first time33.32024107
Wigan (WN) (rough estimate: 135 tests, 95% interval 14.8–28.3%)20.7% fail first time33.32024135
Preston (PR)22.6% fail first time33.32024745
Chester (CH) (rough estimate: 207 tests, 95% interval 32.3–45.4%)38.6% fail first time33.32024207
Exeter (EX)38.5% fail first time33.32024851
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Kilmarnock (KA) (rough estimate: 148 tests, 95% interval 31.1–46.5%)38.5% fail first time33.32024148
Harrogate (HG) (rough estimate: 156 tests, 95% interval 31.2–46.3%)38.5% fail first time33.32024156
Truro (TR) (rough estimate: 154 tests, 95% interval 31.0–46.2%)38.3% fail first time33.32024154
Walsall (WS) (rough estimate: 179 tests, 95% interval 31.2–45.3%)38.0% fail first time33.32024179
Dorchester (DT) (rough estimate: 172 tests, 95% interval 30.9–45.2%)37.8% fail first time33.32024172
Warrington (WA) (rough estimate: 167 tests, 95% interval 30.7–45.3%)37.7% fail first time33.32024167
Aberdeen (AB) (rough estimate: 279 tests, 95% interval 31.8–43.1%)37.3% fail first time33.32024279
Dundee (DD) (rough estimate: 222 tests, 95% interval 30.4–43.0%)36.5% fail first time33.32024222
Manchester (M) (rough estimate: 347 tests, 95% interval 31.4–41.5%)36.3% fail first time33.32024347
Perth (PH) (rough estimate: 116 tests, 95% interval 28.0–45.3%)36.2% fail first time33.32024116
Edinburgh (EH) (rough estimate: 294 tests, 95% interval 30.8–41.7%)36.0% fail first time33.32024294
Blackpool (FY) (rough estimate: 167 tests, 95% interval 29.0–43.4%)35.9% fail first time33.32024167
Milton Keynes (MK) (rough estimate: 256 tests, 95% interval 29.9–41.6%)35.5% fail first time33.32024256
Falkirk (FK) (rough estimate: 421 tests, 95% interval 31.0–40.1%)35.4% fail first time33.32024421
Paisley (PA) (rough estimate: 131 tests, 95% interval 27.5–43.6%)35.1% fail first time33.32024131
Lancaster (LA) (rough estimate: 198 tests, 95% interval 28.6–41.7%)34.9% fail first time33.32024198
Bristol (BS) (rough estimate: 425 tests, 95% interval 30.4–39.5%)34.8% fail first time33.32024425
Bradford (BD) (rough estimate: 474 tests, 95% interval 30.5–39.0%)34.6% fail first time33.32024474
Hereford (HR) (rough estimate: 309 tests, 95% interval 29.2–39.8%)34.3% fail first time33.32024309
Dumfries (DG)34.1% fail first time33.32024650
Darlington (DL)33.9% fail first time33.32024548
Southampton (SO) (rough estimate: 248 tests, 95% interval 27.9–39.6%)33.5% fail first time33.32024248
Worcester (WR) (rough estimate: 339 tests, 95% interval 28.5–38.5%)33.3% fail first time33.32024339
Ipswich (IP) (rough estimate: 422 tests, 95% interval 28.4–37.3%)32.7% fail first time33.32024422
Wolverhampton (WV) (rough estimate: 208 tests, 95% interval 26.7–39.3%)32.7% fail first time33.32024208
Stevenage (SG) (rough estimate: 144 tests, 95% interval 25.5–40.7%)32.6% fail first time33.32024144
Motherwell (ML) (rough estimate: 168 tests, 95% interval 25.5–39.5%)32.1% fail first time33.32024168
Newcastle (NE)31.8% fail first time33.32024873
Kirkcaldy (KY) (rough estimate: 252 tests, 95% interval 25.9–37.3%)31.4% fail first time33.32024252
Oxford (OX) (rough estimate: 410 tests, 95% interval 26.9–35.9%)31.2% fail first time33.32024410
York (YO)31.2% fail first time33.32024577
Dudley (DY) (rough estimate: 186 tests, 95% interval 25.0–38.2%)31.2% fail first time33.32024186
Swansea (SA)31.1% fail first time33.320241938
Gloucester (GL)31.0% fail first time33.32024873
Crewe (CW) (rough estimate: 187 tests, 95% interval 24.8–38.0%)31.0% fail first time33.32024187
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)31.0% fail first time33.320241007
Liverpool (L) (rough estimate: 149 tests, 95% interval 24.0–38.7%)30.9% fail first time33.32024149
Shrewsbury (SY) (rough estimate: 310 tests, 95% interval 25.8–36.0%)30.6% fail first time33.32024310
Galashiels (TD) (rough estimate: 160 tests, 95% interval 24.0–38.2%)30.6% fail first time33.32024160
Plymouth (PL) (rough estimate: 439 tests, 95% interval 26.4–35.0%)30.5% fail first time33.32024439
Redhill (RH) (rough estimate: 259 tests, 95% interval 25.2–36.4%)30.5% fail first time33.32024259
Medway (ME) (rough estimate: 417 tests, 95% interval 26.0–34.8%)30.2% fail first time33.32024417
Durham (DH)30.2% fail first time33.32024679
Newport (NP)30.2% fail first time33.32024616
Swindon (SN)30.2% fail first time33.32024537
Llandudno (LL) (rough estimate: 153 tests, 95% interval 23.4–37.8%)30.1% fail first time33.32024153
Halifax (HX) (rough estimate: 150 tests, 95% interval 23.2–37.8%)30% fail first time33.32024150
Portsmouth (PO)29.9% fail first time33.32024575
Hemel Hempstead (HP) (rough estimate: 218 tests, 95% interval 24.1–36.2%)29.8% fail first time33.32024218
Cardiff (CF)29.8% fail first time33.32024763
Guildford (GU) (rough estimate: 491 tests, 95% interval 25.9–33.9%)29.7% fail first time33.32024491
Tonbridge (TN) (rough estimate: 283 tests, 95% interval 24.7–35.2%)29.7% fail first time33.32024283
Bolton (BL) (rough estimate: 295 tests, 95% interval 24.6–34.9%)29.5% fail first time33.32024295
Bath (BA)29.4% fail first time33.32024550
Chelmsford (CM)29.4% fail first time33.32024550
Colchester (CO) (rough estimate: 306 tests, 95% interval 24.6–34.7%)29.4% fail first time33.32024306
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 102 tests, 95% interval 21.4–38.9%)29.4% fail first time33.32024102
Peterborough (PE)29.4% fail first time33.320241079
Inverness (IV) (rough estimate: 133 tests, 95% interval 22.3–37.6%)29.3% fail first time33.32024133
Telford (TF) (rough estimate: 202 tests, 95% interval 23.4–35.8%)29.2% fail first time33.32024202
Blackburn (BB)28.8% fail first time33.32024879
Luton (LU) (rough estimate: 265 tests, 95% interval 23.6–34.4%)28.7% fail first time33.32024265
Watford (WD) (rough estimate: 127 tests, 95% interval 21.2–36.7%)28.4% fail first time33.32024127
Derby (DE) (rough estimate: 382 tests, 95% interval 24.0–33.0%)28.3% fail first time33.32024382
Bournemouth (BH) (rough estimate: 461 tests, 95% interval 24.3–32.5%)28.2% fail first time33.32024461
Reading (RG) (rough estimate: 355 tests, 95% interval 23.7–33.1%)28.2% fail first time33.32024355
Taunton (TA) (rough estimate: 284 tests, 95% interval 22.9–33.3%)27.8% fail first time33.32024284
Salisbury (SP) (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 20.2–36.9%)27.8% fail first time33.32024108
Dartford (DA) (rough estimate: 175 tests, 95% interval 21.4–34.5%)27.4% fail first time33.32024175
Doncaster (DN)27.4% fail first time33.32024814
Cleveland (TS) (rough estimate: 331 tests, 95% interval 22.4–31.9%)26.9% fail first time33.32024331
Norwich (NR)26.5% fail first time33.32024506
Oldham (OL) (rough estimate: 219 tests, 95% interval 21.1–32.7%)26.5% fail first time33.32024219
Coventry (CV)26.0% fail first time33.32024634
Northampton (NN)25.9% fail first time33.32024741
Stockport (SK) (rough estimate: 332 tests, 95% interval 21.5–30.9%)25.9% fail first time33.32024332
Wakefield (WF)25.5% fail first time33.32024526
Brighton (BN) (rough estimate: 372 tests, 95% interval 20.9–29.6%)25% fail first time33.32024372
Southend-on-Sea (SS) (rough estimate: 205 tests, 95% interval 19.5–31.2%)24.9% fail first time33.32024205
Nottingham (NG)24.7% fail first time33.320241334
Sheffield (S)24.6% fail first time33.320241517
Lincoln (LN)24.4% fail first time33.32024763
Glasgow (G)23.9% fail first time33.32024540
Birmingham (B)23.8% fail first time33.32024588
Hull (HU)23.7% fail first time33.32024972
Canterbury (CT) (rough estimate: 117 tests, 95% interval 16.4–31.5%)23.1% fail first time33.32024117
Leicester (LE)22.9% fail first time33.32024554

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,242 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a SsangYong Korando rust more than average?

Allowing for age, SsangYong Korando MOTs record corrosion failures at 3.1 times the national rate: 2.41% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 8,227).

Computed, not measured.

slope · SsangYong Korando · Salt belt susceptibility · 3.1 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Korando: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility3.1ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers8227

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 8,242 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a SsangYong Korando ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 65.4% of SsangYong Korandos tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · SsangYong Korando · Likely compliant · 65.4 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Korando: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant65.4% estimate20248242

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,242 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a SsangYong Korando?

Of failed SsangYong Korando MOTs, 36.4% were retested the same day and a further 57.9% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 8,543).

bar · SsangYong Korando · Same-day retest · 36.4 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Korando: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest36.4%failed initial tests2019–20248543
Retest within 10 days57.9%failed initial tests2019–20248543
Clean MOT streak39.6%observed chains2019–20247264
Repeat advisory28.3%observed chains2019–20247264
Decreasing odometer0.8% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20248051

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 8,242 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a SsangYong Korando?

SsangYong Korandos aged 5 to 8 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 17.6% of tests, against 35.0% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 3,450).

bullet · SsangYong Korando · Low-use first-time failure · 17.6 vs 35.0 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 17.6 vs 35. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Korando: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure17.6%35.02019–20243450
Low-use gap-17.4percentage points8–12k miles2019–20243450

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 8,242 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a SsangYong Korando likely to last?

SsangYong Korandos aged 10 are forecast to keep taking MOTs for at least 1.3 more years; the survival curve is observed only until age 12, so the true figure is likely higher.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · SsangYong Korando · Age 5 · 4.5 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Korando: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 54.5years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 8 (at least; observed only until age 12)2years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 10 (at least; observed only until age 12)1.3years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 12 (at least; observed only until age 12)0.5years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 8,242 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which SsangYong Korandos are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 SsangYong Korandos tested at ages 4 to 6, about 9 were tested at age 12 (2024, n = 546).

line · SsangYong Korando · Age 3 · 87.2 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3: 87.2. Age 13 (rough esti: 1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Korando: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 387.2% of age 4–6 baseline20245201
Age 497.5% of age 4–6 baseline20245821
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20246084
Age 6 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20245998
Age 797.3% of age 4–6 baseline20245806
Age 881.2% of age 4–6 baseline20244848
Age 960.2% of age 4–6 baseline20243591
Age 1035.5% of age 4–6 baseline20242118
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1118.8% of age 4–6 baseline20241120
Age 129.1% of age 4–6 baseline2024546
Age 13 (rough estimate: 58 tests, 95% interval 23.6–47.3%)1% of age 4–6 baseline202458

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,242 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a SsangYong Korando fails, does it fail again?

34.6% of SsangYong Korandos that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 27.4% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 3,062). The failure most likely to come back is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 33.7% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · SsangYong Korando · Repeat after fail · 34.6 vs 27.4 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 34.6 vs 27.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Korando: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail34.6%27.42019–20243062

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 8,242 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which SsangYong Korando faults come together?

On SsangYong Korandos, seat belts and supplementary restraint systems and steering failures turn up together 5.8 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 26).

SsangYong Korando: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 26 tests, 95% interval 3.8–8.5)5.8liftexpected joint rate202426
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 35 tests, 95% interval 3.5–6.9)5.0liftexpected joint rate202435
Steering + Suspension (rough estimate: 153 tests, 95% interval 4.2–5.8)5.0liftexpected joint rate2024153
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 126 tests, 95% interval 4.0–5.8)4.8liftexpected joint rate2024126
Brakes + Steering (rough estimate: 165 tests, 95% interval 3.7–5.1)4.4liftexpected joint rate2024165
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 70 tests, 95% interval 3.2–5.2)4.1liftexpected joint rate202470
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 159 tests, 95% interval 3.3–4.6)3.9liftexpected joint rate2024159
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 127 tests, 95% interval 3.2–4.6)3.9liftexpected joint rate2024127
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 285 tests, 95% interval 3.4–4.3)3.9liftexpected joint rate2024285
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension3.8liftexpected joint rate2024685
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 75 tests, 95% interval 3.0–4.8)3.8liftexpected joint rate202475
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 39 tests, 95% interval 2.6–5.1)3.7liftexpected joint rate202439
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 21 tests, 95% interval 2.3–5.6)3.7liftexpected joint rate202421
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 120 tests, 95% interval 3.0–4.3)3.6liftexpected joint rate2024120
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 31 tests, 95% interval 2.4–5.1)3.6liftexpected joint rate202431
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 32 tests, 95% interval 2.4–4.9)3.5liftexpected joint rate202432
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 167 tests, 95% interval 2.9–3.9)3.4liftexpected joint rate2024167
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 38 tests, 95% interval 2.4–4.6)3.4liftexpected joint rate202438
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 70 tests, 95% interval 2.5–4.0)3.2liftexpected joint rate202470
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 44 tests, 95% interval 2.3–4.3)3.2liftexpected joint rate202444
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (rough estimate: 177 tests, 95% interval 2.7–3.7)3.2liftexpected joint rate2024177
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 65 tests, 95% interval 2.4–4.0)3.2liftexpected joint rate202465
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 49 tests, 95% interval 2.3–4.1)3.1liftexpected joint rate202449
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 22 tests, 95% interval 1.9–4.6)3.0liftexpected joint rate202422
Brakes + Suspension3.0liftexpected joint rate20241031
Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 449 tests, 95% interval 2.7–3.3)3.0liftexpected joint rate2024449
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 78 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.6)2.9liftexpected joint rate202478
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.8liftexpected joint rate20241755
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (rough estimate: 74 tests, 95% interval 2.2–3.5)2.8liftexpected joint rate202474
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.8liftexpected joint rate2024926
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes2.7liftexpected joint rate2024595
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2.7liftexpected joint rate20241122
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 68 tests, 95% interval 2.1–3.4)2.7liftexpected joint rate202468
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.6liftexpected joint rate2024857
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 128 tests, 95% interval 2.2–3.1)2.6liftexpected joint rate2024128
Brakes + Visibility2.6liftexpected joint rate2024732
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension2.6liftexpected joint rate20241311
Brakes + Tyres2.6liftexpected joint rate2024581
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (rough estimate: 355 tests, 95% interval 2.2–2.7)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024355
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (rough estimate: 284 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.7)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024284
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 42 tests, 95% interval 1.7–3.2)2.4liftexpected joint rate202442
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 47 tests, 95% interval 1.7–3.0)2.3liftexpected joint rate202447
Suspension + Tyres (rough estimate: 406 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.4)2.2liftexpected joint rate2024406
Suspension + Visibility2.2liftexpected joint rate2024500
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)19tests with both202419
Road Wheels + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)19tests with both202419
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)14tests with both202414
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,242 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the SsangYong Korando had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns matched to the SsangYong Korando; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

SsangYong Korando: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched4campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register8242

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 8,242 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a SsangYong Korando cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 SsangYong Korandos tested at age 5, about 24 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 10, about 45 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

SsangYong Korando: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (rough estimate: 572 tests, 95% interval 18.0–24.7%)21.1% fail first time2024572
Age 4 (rough estimate: 738 tests, 95% interval 17.2–22.9%)19.9% fail first time2024738
Age 5 (rough estimate: 687 tests, 95% interval 20.6–26.9%)23.6% fail first time2024687
Age 6 (rough estimate: 762 tests, 95% interval 22.2–28.4%)25.2% fail first time2024762
Age 7 (rough estimate: 913 tests, 95% interval 26.7–32.6%)29.6% fail first time2024913
Age 8 (rough estimate: 1,200 tests, 95% interval 33.3–38.8%)36% fail first time20241200
Age 9 (rough estimate: 1,384 tests, 95% interval 37.0–42.1%)39.5% fail first time20241384
Age 10 (rough estimate: 915 tests, 95% interval 41.4–47.8%)44.6% fail first time2024915
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 11 (rough estimate: 503 tests, 95% interval 42.0–50.7%)46.3% fail first time2024503
Age 12 (rough estimate: 472 tests, 95% interval 37.8–46.7%)42.2% fail first time2024472

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,242 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the month of a SsangYong Korando MOT matter?

SsangYong Korandos fail first time most in January (32.0%, against 31.1% for all cars that month) and least in September (28.5%) (2024, n = 8,242).

line · SsangYong Korando · January · 32.0 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 32.0. December: 30.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SsangYong Korando: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January32.0% fail first time31.120243100
February28.7% fail first time30.020243706
March29.6% fail first time28.320244883
April30.9% fail first time29.820242221
May29.0% fail first time28.820242933
June28.7% fail first time28.120243308
July31.0% fail first time29.320243170
August29.8% fail first time29.220243595
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September28.5% fail first time28.220244831
October30.3% fail first time30.320244014
November31.6% fail first time30.620243551
December30.7% fail first time29.320242161

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,242 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

What have dealers been told about the SsangYong Korando? (US market)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 8,242 initial SsangYong Korando tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 8,242 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Does the SsangYong Korando fail inspections in other countries too?

no match in the other-country inspection register. 8,242 initial SsangYong Korando tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 8,242 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 8,242 initial SsangYong Korando tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 8,242 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). SsangYong Korando MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/ssangyong-korando/

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SsangYong Korando MOT: quick answers

What is the SsangYong Korando first-time MOT pass rate?

66.7% of first attempts passed in 2024 (8,242 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 8,242 primary tests: 33.27% failed first time and 73.3% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 146.1 is shown separately.