2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Ssangyong Korando MOT pass rate and common faults

488 MOT tests in 2024. 53.7% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

80Well below average
Passed first time53.7%
Failed or needed repairs46.3%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 488 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working10.9%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.8%
  3. Stop lamp: not working5.5%
  4. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side5.1%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.9%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.7%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.5%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.1%
    26 marked dangerous
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.9%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    29 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics34.0%
  2. Brakes31.1%
  3. Suspension24.8%
  4. Body & chassis12.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.2%
  6. Tyres7.0%
  7. Seat belts & airbags3.9%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.0%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.2%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn5.9%

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 2013 Ssangyong Korando?

In 2024, 53.7% of 2013 Ssangyong Korando cars passed their MOT first time, across 488 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Ssangyong Korando?

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

Is the 2013 Ssangyong Korando reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 80, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).