2022 Ssangyong Korando Ultimate Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 259 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Ssangyong Korando Ultimate Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, brakes and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 89.6% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 6.6% | 17 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.6% | 12 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.9% | 10 |
| 4 | Tyres | 1.2% | 3 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 1 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.4% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 15 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 13 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 6 |
| 4 | Washers | 6 |
| 5 | Rear fog lamp | 4 |
| 6 | Trailer electrical socket | 2 |
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 | 17.0% | 44 |
| 2 | Tyres | 8.5% | 22 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.3% | 11 |
| 4 | Other defects | 3.5% | 9 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 4 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.4% | 1 |
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 | 212 | 8.0% |
| 30-60k | 46 | 21.7% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Korando Ultimate Auto
Before buying a 2022 Ssangyong Korando Ultimate Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 6.6% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (6.6% 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.
- Brakes (4.6% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (3.9% 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 2022 Ssangyong Korando Ultimate Autos pass their MOT?
89.6% of the 259 2022 Ssangyong Korando Ultimate Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Ssangyong Korando Ultimate Auto?
Visibility, recorded in 6.6% of tests, followed by brakes (4.6%).
Does the 2022 Korando Ultimate Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.0% in the 0-30k band to 21.7% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 259 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.