SsangYong Korando Ultimate MOT pass rate & common failures
The SsangYong Korando Ultimate appears in 1,998 MOT tests spanning model years 2019–2023, and 89.9% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (9.1% fail rate), the Korando Ultimate comes out 1.0pp worse. Its most common failure areas are brakes, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (5.9%) and visibility (4.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, wipers and headlamp aim — brake pads alone was recorded 152 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 7.9% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 20.8% once past 60-90k — 2.6× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 24.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 4.8% of tests failed in 2022 against 10.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Korando Ultimate model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 223 | 92.8% | 7.2% | Brakes |
| 2020 | 933 | 89.6% | 10.4% | Brakes |
| 2021 | 545 | 89.2% | 10.8% | Brakes |
| 2022 | 290 | 89.7% | 10.3% | Visibility |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 5.9% | 117 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.4% | 88 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.5% | 50 |
| 4 | Tyres | 2.0% | 40 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.4% | 7 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 5 |
| 7 | Other defects | 0.3% | 5 |
| 8 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 5 |
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 | 152 |
| 2 | Wipers | 88 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 37 |
| 4 | Washers | 23 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 20 |
| 6 | Rear fog lamp | 15 |
| 7 | Electronic parking brake | 8 |
| 8 | Registration plates | 8 |
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 | 24.3% | 486 |
| 2 | Tyres | 16.9% | 338 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.9% | 117 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.6% | 72 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 23 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.9% | 18 |
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 | 1,335 | 7.9% |
| 30-60k | 605 | 14.2% |
| 60-90k | 48 | 20.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 63 | 4.8% |
| 2023 | 364 | 8.2% |
| 2024 | 646 | 11.3% |
| 2025 | 925 | 10.4% |
What to check before buying a SsangYong Korando Ultimate
- Brakes (5.9% 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 (4.4% 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 (2.5% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the SsangYong Korando Ultimate?
89.9% of the 1,998 SsangYong Korando Ultimate MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 10.1% fail rate, across model years 2019–2023.
What does the SsangYong Korando Ultimate most often fail its MOT on?
Brakes, recorded in 5.9% of tests, then visibility (4.4%).
How much does mileage affect Korando Ultimate MOT results?
Fail rates run at 7.9% for cars in the 0-30k band and 20.8% for 60-90k, a 13.0-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,998 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.