2019 SsangYong Korando — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 SsangYong Korando passed 86.3% of its 2,647 recorded MOT tests. Mid-size SUVs of a similar age fail 9.5% of the time, so this is 4.2pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (6.6%) and brakes (4.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, registration plate lamp(s) and brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 91 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 25.6% versus 9.4%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 20.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 9.3% of tests failed in 2022 against 17.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 6.6% | 175 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.8% | 127 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.2% | 112 |
| 4 | Tyres | 3.4% | 90 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.1% | 56 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.4% | 37 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 91 |
| 2 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 88 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 74 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 61 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 53 |
| 6 | Washers | 46 |
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 | 20.5% | 544 |
| 2 | Brakes | 20.1% | 533 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 5.9% | 156 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.4% | 143 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.9% | 78 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.5% | 66 |
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 | 1,388 | 9.4% |
| 30-60k | 1,064 | 17.5% |
| 60-90k | 160 | 25.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 2,526 | 13.8% |
| Petrol | 121 | 13.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 635 | 9.3% |
| 2023 | 638 | 11.9% |
| 2024 | 665 | 16.1% |
| 2025 | 692 | 17.3% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Korando
On a 2019 Korando, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (6.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (4.8% 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 (4.2% 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 2019 SsangYong Korandos pass their MOT?
86.3% of the 2,647 2019 SsangYong Korando MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 SsangYong Korando?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 6.6% of tests, followed by brakes (4.8%).
Does the 2019 Korando get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.4% in the 0-30k band to 25.6% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,647 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.