2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Ssangyong Korando MOT pass rate and common faults

885 MOT tests in 2024. 70.5% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time70.5%
Failed or needed repairs29.5%
Typical mileage at test53,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 885 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps6.3%
  2. Stop lamp: not working4.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    48 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.7%
    34 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    26 marked dangerous
  6. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.0%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.8%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics16.8%
  2. Brakes13.6%
  3. Tyres7.9%
  4. Suspension5.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  6. Body & chassis1.6%
  7. Seat belts & airbags1.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.1%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.2%

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 2017 Ssangyong Korando?

In 2024, 70.5% of 2017 Ssangyong Korando cars passed their MOT first time, across 885 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 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; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Ssangyong Korando reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).