2020 Ssangyong Korando Ultimate Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 761 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Ssangyong Korando Ultimate Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were brakes, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 90.1% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 6.0% | 46 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.2% | 32 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.0% | 15 |
| 4 | Tyres | 1.7% | 13 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.4% | 3 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 62 |
| 2 | Wipers | 31 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 12 |
| 4 | Washers | 10 |
| 5 | Electronic parking brake | 3 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 3 |
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 | 25.6% | 195 |
| 2 | Tyres | 17.0% | 129 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.0% | 46 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.5% | 34 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.3% | 10 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.8% | 6 |
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 | 478 | 7.1% |
| 30-60k | 260 | 14.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 248 | 8.5% |
| 2024 | 253 | 10.7% |
| 2025 | 256 | 10.5% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Korando Ultimate Auto
Before buying a 2020 Ssangyong Korando Ultimate Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Brakes accounted for 6.0% of tests for this year.
- Brakes (6.0% 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.
- Visibility (4.2% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (2.0% 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 2020 Ssangyong Korando Ultimate Autos pass their MOT?
90.1% of the 761 2020 Ssangyong Korando Ultimate Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Ssangyong Korando Ultimate Auto?
Brakes, recorded in 6.0% of tests, followed by visibility (4.2%).
Does the 2020 Korando Ultimate Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.1% in the 0-30k band to 14.2% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 761 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.