2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Ssangyong Korando MOT pass rate and common faults

668 MOT tests in 2024. 76.3% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time76.3%
Failed or needed repairs23.7%
Typical mileage at test32,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 668 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    27 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  3. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.1%
  4. Stop lamp: not working2.2%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    10 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    13 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics9.6%
  2. Brakes9.1%
  3. Tyres5.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%
  5. Suspension2.4%
  6. Body & chassis1.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.8%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.5%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2019 Ssangyong Korando?

In 2024, 76.3% of 2019 Ssangyong Korando cars passed their MOT first time, across 668 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Ssangyong Korando?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 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).