2020 SsangYong Korando Ultimate — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 933 MOT tests, the 2020 SsangYong Korando Ultimate recorded an 89.6% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 9.4% of the time, so this is 1.0pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in brakes, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (6.4%) and visibility (4.1%) 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 80 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 25.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 8.6% of tests failed in 2023 against 12.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 6.4% | 60 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.1% | 38 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.1% | 20 |
| 4 | Tyres | 2.0% | 19 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.4% | 4 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.3% | 3 |
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 | 80 |
| 2 | Wipers | 36 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 17 |
| 4 | Washers | 12 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 8 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 5 |
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 | 25.5% | 238 |
| 2 | Tyres | 17.7% | 165 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.5% | 61 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.8% | 35 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.3% | 12 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 10 |
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 | 583 | 8.1% |
| 30-60k | 325 | 13.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 304 | 8.6% |
| 2024 | 306 | 10.5% |
| 2025 | 317 | 12.0% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Korando Ultimate
On a 2020 Korando Ultimate, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Brakes (6.4% 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 (4.1% 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 (2.1% 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 Ultimates pass their MOT?
89.6% of the 933 2020 SsangYong Korando Ultimate MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 SsangYong Korando Ultimate?
Brakes, recorded in 6.4% of tests, followed by visibility (4.1%).
Does the 2020 Korando Ultimate get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.1% in the 0-30k band to 13.9% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 933 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.