2019 SsangYong Korando Pioneer Td — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 312 MOT tests, the 2019 SsangYong Korando Pioneer Td recorded an 89.7% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail at 10.2%, so the 2019 Korando Pioneer Td sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in brakes, emissions & environmental and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (3.5%) and emissions & environmental (3.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are malfunction indicator lamp, headlamp and brake pads — malfunction indicator lamp alone was recorded 9 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 19.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 7.7% of tests failed in 2022 against 10.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 3.5% | 11 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 3.2% | 10 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.9% | 9 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.6% | 8 |
| 5 | Tyres | 2.2% | 7 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.6% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 9 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 8 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 7 |
| 4 | Wipers | 6 |
| 5 | Rigid brake pipes | 5 |
| 6 | Washers | 4 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 19.6% | 61 |
| 2 | Tyres | 17.3% | 54 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.2% | 10 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.9% | 6 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.6% | 5 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.3% | 4 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 172 | 7.0% |
| 30-60k | 121 | 13.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 78 | 7.7% |
| 2023 | 73 | 6.9% |
| 2024 | 84 | 15.5% |
| 2025 | 77 | 10.4% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Korando Pioneer Td
On a 2019 Korando Pioneer Td, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Brakes (3.5% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Emissions & environmental (3.2% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Lighting & signalling (2.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 SsangYong Korando Pioneer Tds pass their MOT?
89.7% of the 312 2019 SsangYong Korando Pioneer Td MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 SsangYong Korando Pioneer Td?
Brakes, recorded in 3.5% of tests, followed by emissions & environmental (3.2%).
Does the 2019 Korando Pioneer Td get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.0% in the 0-30k band to 13.2% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 312 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.