2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Ssangyong Korando MOT pass rate and common faults

1,156 MOT tests in 2024. 63.9% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time63.9%
Failed or needed repairs36.1%
Typical mileage at test60,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,156 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps6.0%
  2. Stop lamp: not working4.0%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.8%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.5%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    48 marked dangerous
  6. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.9%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
    41 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics22.1%
  2. Brakes21.7%
  3. Suspension9.3%
  4. Tyres9.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.5%
  6. Body & chassis3.5%
  7. Steering2.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.5%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.2%

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: registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. 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 2016 Ssangyong Korando?

In 2024, 63.9% of 2016 Ssangyong Korando cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,156 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Ssangyong Korando?

The most common failure reasons were registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; stop lamp: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Ssangyong Korando reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).