SsangYong Korando Ventura MOT pass rate & common failures
739 MOT tests on the SsangYong Korando Ventura (2020–2023) give it an 85.1% pass rate. That is 6.2 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 8.7%. Its most common failure areas are brakes, visibility and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (7.7%) and visibility (5.3%) 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 tread depth — brake pads alone was recorded 61 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 25.0% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
By model year
Every Korando Ventura model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 264 | 85.2% | 14.8% | Brakes |
| 2021 | 261 | 85.1% | 14.9% | Brakes |
| 2022 | 191 | 85.3% | 14.7% | Visibility |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 7.7% | 57 |
| 2 | Visibility | 5.3% | 39 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.3% | 39 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 4.6% | 34 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.5% | 4 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 3 |
| 7 | Suspension | 0.4% | 3 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.1% | 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 | 61 |
| 2 | Wipers | 32 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 29 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 20 |
| 5 | Washers | 14 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 9 |
| 7 | Brake discs | 7 |
| 8 | Electronic parking brake | 6 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 25.0% | 185 |
| 2 | Brakes | 23.8% | 176 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.0% | 52 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.1% | 30 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.1% | 8 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 7 |
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 | 512 | 13.1% |
| 30-60k | 207 | 19.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 87 | 14.9% |
| 2024 | 218 | 14.7% |
| 2025 | 430 | 14.9% |
What to check before buying a SsangYong Korando Ventura
- Brakes (7.7% 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 (5.3% 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.
- Tyres (5.3% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
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 Ventura?
85.1% of the 739 SsangYong Korando Ventura MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 14.9% fail rate, across model years 2020–2023.
What does the SsangYong Korando Ventura most often fail its MOT on?
Brakes, recorded in 7.7% of tests, then visibility (5.3%).
Methodology & source. Based on 739 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.