2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Ssangyong Korando MOT pass rate and common faults

557 MOT tests in 2024. 79.2% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time79.2%
Failed or needed repairs20.8%
Typical mileage at test21,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 557 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively6.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.0%
    39 marked dangerous
  3. Headlamp aim: too high2.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    10 marked dangerous
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working0.7%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.7%
  9. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes7.5%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.5%
  3. Lights & electrics6.1%
  4. Tyres4.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.0%
  6. Body & chassis0.5%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.4%
  8. Suspension0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick17.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.1%
  3. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.2%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.0%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2021 Ssangyong Korando?

In 2024, 79.2% of 2021 Ssangyong Korando cars passed their MOT first time, across 557 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Ssangyong Korando?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; headlamp aim: too high. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2021 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).