SsangYong Korando years to avoid? MOT pass rate by year

2,503 initial MOT tests in 2025 on cars first used 2015–2016 · DVSA data · For guidance only · How we count

Both SsangYong Korando years have MOT pass rates below the average for vehicles first used in the same year.

Below the average for their first-use year2015–2016
Above the average for their first-use yearNone
Can't be told apart from averageNone

The MOT pass rate is one signal, not the whole story. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't record gearbox or engine faults, and a pass rate also reflects mileage and upkeep, so the table shows median mileage too. Whatever the year, the car in front of you matters more than its model's average.

60.2%passed first time

First-time pass rate, all years together: initial tests passed with no repairs. 95% range 58.2% to 62.1%.

SsangYong Korando, all years60.2%
Same-age average, all vehicles73.3%

In 2025, 60.2% of the 2,503 initial MOT tests on SsangYong Korando cars were passed with no repairs. The same-age average, for all vehicles first used in the same years, was 73.3%. That is 13.2 points below the same-age average.

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SsangYong Korando MOT pass rate by year

Year is when the car was first used. Older vehicles fail more often, so each year is compared with all vehicles first used that year.

Year	Chart	Testsmedian miles	Passed first time	Against all vehicles that year
2016age 9		1,18566,000	61.9%±2.8	−13.0 ptsall: 74.9%
2015age 10		1,31874,100	58.6%±2.7	−13.3 ptsall: 71.9%

Tests are initial MOT tests in 2025, not retests. Median miles is the middle odometer reading at the test: half had more, half had less. ± is the 95% margin of error in points (Wilson interval): a difference smaller than that could be chance. Years without a link have fewer than 10,000 tests, so they are listed here but don't have their own page.

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Common Korando problems at the MOT

Share of the 997 failed tests with a fault in each area, all years together. A test can count in more than one area, so these can add up to more than 100%.

Lights and electrics45.0%
Brakes39.7%
Suspension35.0%
Tyres17.8%
Body, chassis, structure14.2%
Windscreen, wipers, mirrors13.6%

MOT records show roadworthiness faults, not engine or gearbox problems.

Most common MOT failures on the SsangYong Korando

The defects recorded most often at the 997 failed initial tests on SsangYong Korando cars, all years together, in the DVSA's own words. Each share is of failed tests, and a failed test can have more than one defect.

Defect	Share of failed tests	All vehicles, same age
Registration plate lamp(s) inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lampsLights and electrics	15.7%157 tests	3.3%
Stop lamp not workingLights and electrics	15.5%155 tests	5.5%
Coil spring fractured or brokenSuspension	12.2%122 tests	10.3%
Parking brake efficiency below requirementsBrakes	12.0%120 tests	2.8%
Parking brake performance inoperative on one sideBrakes	10.5%105 tests	1.3%
Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thickBrakes	7.6%76 tests	7.4%
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTyres	6.8%68 tests	8.7%
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively wornSuspension	6.6%66 tests	1.7%
Rigid brake pipes excessively corrodedBrakes	6.4%64 tests	1.0%
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirtBody, chassis, structure	6.4%64 tests	4.2%

These are failures recorded at initial MOT tests in 2025. Retests are not counted. "All vehicles, same age" is the same defect's share of failed tests for all vehicles first used in the same years, weighted by the Korando's failed tests in each year. How we count

What to check when viewing a Korando

Based on the areas where SsangYong Korando MOT tests fail most often. These are general checks anyone can do, not a mechanical inspection.

Lights and electrics
In 45.0% of failed Korando tests
- Ask the seller to help you check every light: dipped and main beam, brake lights, indicators, fog lights and the number plate lamp.
- Look for cracked, misted or yellowed headlight lenses.
- Check the dashboard warning lights come on when the car is switched on and then go out. Ask about any that stay lit.
Brakes
In 39.7% of failed Korando tests
- On a clear road, brake firmly and check the car stops in a straight line without juddering or pulling to one side.
- Check the handbrake holds the car on a slope.
- Look through the wheels at the brake discs for deep grooves or a raised lip at the edge.
Suspension
In 35.0% of failed Korando tests
- Push down hard on each corner. Check the car rises once and settles, not bouncing again and again.
- On the test drive, listen for knocks or clunks over speed bumps and potholes.
- Check the car sits level when parked on flat ground.
Tyres
In 17.8% of failed Korando tests
- Check the tread on every tyre. The legal minimum for cars is 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tread.
- Look for cuts, bulges, and wear on only the inner or outer edge, which can point to an alignment problem.
- Check that the spare wheel or the tyre repair kit is there.

Then read the car's own MOT history. Advisories in the same area at several tests are worth asking about.

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Which SsangYong Korando years have lower MOT pass rates?

Compared with all vehicles first used in the same year, these model years have below-average MOT pass rates: 2015–2016. None is clearly above average. A pass rate is one signal: it also reflects mileage and upkeep, and doesn't record engine or gearbox faults.

Is the SsangYong Korando reliable?

MOT results show only part of the picture. In 2025, 60.2% of initial MOT tests on SsangYong Korando cars were passed with no repairs, against a same-age average of 73.3%. That is 13.2 points below average. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't measure breakdowns, engine or gearbox faults, or repair costs.

What are the most common SsangYong Korando problems at the MOT?

The most common failure areas are lights and electrics (in 45.0% of failed tests), brakes (in 39.7% of failed tests) and suspension (in 35.0% of failed tests). A failed test can count in more than one area.

What mileage is normal for a 10-year-old SsangYong Korando?

At their 2025 MOT tests, SsangYong Korando cars first used in 2015, about 10 years old, had a median of 74,100 miles. Half had more and half had less.

How do I check a specific Korando's MOT history?

Enter its registration in our free check. It lists that car's own MOT results, the faults and advisories recorded and the mileage at each test, and flags repeated advisories and mileage that goes down.

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What MOT data can't tell you about any SsangYong Korando

Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.

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Points above (+) or below (−) the same-age average for all vehicles.

Cars ranked by MOT pass rate, by age

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. For guidance only: these figures describe all SsangYong Korando cars tested, not the one you're looking at. How we count