2021 SsangYong Korando Ventura — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 261 MOT tests, the 2021 SsangYong Korando Ventura recorded an 85.1% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (8.7% fail rate), the 2021 Korando Ventura comes out 6.2pp worse. Failures cluster in brakes, tyres and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: brakes, recorded in 9.2% of tests against 5.8% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, tread depth and wipers — brake pads alone was recorded 25 times.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 23.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 9.2% | 24 |
| 2 | Tyres | 5.8% | 15 |
| 3 | Visibility | 5.0% | 13 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 3.1% | 8 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 1 |
| 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 | 25 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 14 |
| 3 | Wipers | 8 |
| 4 | Washers | 6 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 5 |
| 6 | Rear fog lamp | 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 | Brakes | 23.4% | 61 |
| 2 | Tyres | 23.0% | 60 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.8% | 15 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.5% | 9 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.5% | 4 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.8% | 2 |
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 | 185 | 12.4% |
| 30-60k | 73 | 21.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 128 | 14.1% |
| 2025 | 133 | 15.8% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Korando Ventura
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 9.2% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (9.2% 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 (5.8% 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.
- Visibility (5.0% 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.
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 2021 SsangYong Korando Venturas pass their MOT?
85.1% of the 261 2021 SsangYong Korando Ventura MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 SsangYong Korando Ventura?
Brakes, recorded in 9.2% of tests, followed by tyres (5.8%).
Does the 2021 Korando Ventura get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.4% in the 0-30k band to 21.9% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 261 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.