2020 SsangYong Korando Ventura — MOT failures & pass rate
264 MOT tests on the 2020 SsangYong Korando Ventura are in this dataset, and 85.2% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 9.3% of the time, so this is 5.4pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in brakes, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (7.2%) and tyres (6.4%) 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 tread depth — brake pads alone was recorded 19 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 30.3% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 7.2% | 19 |
| 2 | Tyres | 6.4% | 17 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 5.7% | 15 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.3% | 14 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 2 |
| 6 | Suspension | 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 | Brake pads | 19 |
| 2 | Wipers | 15 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 15 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 8 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 7 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 4 |
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 | 30.3% | 80 |
| 2 | Brakes | 25.8% | 68 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.8% | 18 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.7% | 15 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.8% | 2 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 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 | 162 | 13.6% |
| 30-60k | 90 | 17.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 86 | 15.1% |
| 2024 | 87 | 14.9% |
| 2025 | 87 | 13.8% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Korando Ventura
On a 2020 Korando Ventura, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 7.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Brakes (7.2% 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.
- Tyres (6.4% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (5.7% 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 Venturas pass their MOT?
85.2% of the 264 2020 SsangYong Korando Ventura MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 SsangYong Korando Ventura?
Brakes, recorded in 7.2% of tests, followed by tyres (6.4%).
Does the 2020 Korando Ventura get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.6% in the 0-30k band to 17.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 264 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.