2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Ssangyong Korando MOT pass rate and common faults

450 MOT tests in 2024. 58.0% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time58.0%
Failed or needed repairs42.0%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 450 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.1%
  2. Stop lamp: not working6.9%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.2%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.2%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.0%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.8%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.6%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.6%
    21 marked dangerous
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    19 marked dangerous
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    21 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes28.9%
  2. Lights & electrics27.6%
  3. Suspension16.7%
  4. Body & chassis11.6%
  5. Tyres8.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags3.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.0%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Ssangyong Korando?

In 2024, 58.0% of 2012 Ssangyong Korando cars passed their MOT first time, across 450 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Ssangyong Korando?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2012 Ssangyong Korando reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).