2022 SsangYong Korando Ultimate — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 SsangYong Korando Ultimate passed 89.7% of its 290 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 8.1% of the time, so this is 2.2pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in visibility, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (5.9%) and brakes (5.2%) 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 16 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 16.9% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 5.9% | 17 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.2% | 15 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.8% | 11 |
| 4 | Tyres | 1.0% | 3 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.3% | 1 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 1 |
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 | 16 |
| 2 | Wipers | 15 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 6 |
| 4 | Washers | 6 |
| 5 | Rear fog lamp | 4 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 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 | 16.9% | 49 |
| 2 | Tyres | 10.7% | 31 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.8% | 11 |
| 4 | Other defects | 3.1% | 9 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 4 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.3% | 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 | 233 | 7.7% |
| 30-60k | 55 | 21.8% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Korando Ultimate
On a 2022 Korando Ultimate, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Visibility (5.9% 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 (5.2% 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 (3.8% 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 Ultimates pass their MOT?
89.7% of the 290 2022 SsangYong Korando Ultimate MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 SsangYong Korando Ultimate?
Visibility, recorded in 5.9% of tests, followed by brakes (5.2%).
Does the 2022 Korando Ultimate get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.7% in the 0-30k band to 21.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 290 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.