2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Ssangyong Korando MOT pass rate and common faults

743 MOT tests in 2024. 74.8% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time74.8%
Failed or needed repairs25.2%
Typical mileage at test41,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 743 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps6.6%
  2. Stop lamp: not working3.6%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.7%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    21 marked dangerous
  6. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.6%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    19 marked dangerous
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics15.1%
  2. Brakes10.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%
  4. Tyres5.2%
  5. Suspension3.2%
  6. Body & chassis1.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.2%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.1%

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 2018 Ssangyong Korando?

In 2024, 74.8% of 2018 Ssangyong Korando cars passed their MOT first time, across 743 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 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 2018 Ssangyong Korando reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).