2014 SsangYong Korando — MOT failures & pass rate
5,973 MOT tests on the 2014 SsangYong Korando are in this dataset, and 74.9% of them passed. Against mid-size SUVs of a similar age (17.9% fail rate), the 2014 Korando comes out 7.2pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.3% of tests against 11.1% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are stop lamp, registration plate lamp(s) and rigid brake pipes — stop lamp alone was recorded 400 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 13.7% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 34.6% once past 150k — 2.5× the risk.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 31.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 20.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 28.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 15.3% | 912 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.1% | 661 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.2% | 549 |
| 4 | Tyres | 5.6% | 335 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.0% | 299 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.3% | 256 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stop lamp | 400 |
| 2 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 318 |
| 3 | Rigid brake pipes | 303 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 213 |
| 5 | Rbt (sp) | 212 |
| 6 | Wipers | 188 |
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 | 31.9% | 1,904 |
| 2 | Tyres | 26.5% | 1,582 |
| 3 | Suspension | 15.2% | 905 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 12.6% | 752 |
| 5 | Other defects | 11.0% | 658 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.8% | 585 |
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 | 197 | 13.7% |
| 30-60k | 1,878 | 19.8% |
| 60-90k | 2,405 | 26.1% |
| 90-120k | 1,090 | 31.5% |
| 120-150k | 297 | 31.0% |
| 150k+ | 101 | 34.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,214 | 20.3% |
| 2022 | 1,221 | 22.9% |
| 2023 | 1,238 | 25.9% |
| 2024 | 1,190 | 28.3% |
| 2025 | 1,110 | 28.2% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Korando
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 15.3% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (15.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (11.1% 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.
- Suspension (9.2% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
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 2014 SsangYong Korandos pass their MOT?
74.9% of the 5,973 2014 SsangYong Korando MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 25.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 SsangYong Korando?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.3% of tests, followed by brakes (11.1%).
Does the 2014 Korando get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.7% in the 0-30k band to 34.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,973 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.