MOT data
SsangYong MOT fail rates by model
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 84,553 MOT tests · Updated
At 6 years, 29.8% of SsangYong MOT tests ended in a fail (adjusted to typical mileage), against 18.0% for all class 4 vehicles tested at 6 (13,668 MOT tests) [1].
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Each model at its own most tested age, against all class 4 vehicles tested at the same age in the same test year.
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SsangYong models compared
| Model | Age | Fail rate | vs all (95%) | MOT tests | Problems |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SsangYong Korando MOT fail rate by age | 8 | 35.4% | +11.5 pts (+10.1 to +12.9 pts) | 4,563 | SsangYong Korando common problems |
| SsangYong Tivoli MOT fail rate by age | 7 | 30.4% | +9.7 pts (+8.4 to +11.1 pts) | 5,459 | SsangYong Tivoli common problems |
| SsangYong Rexton MOT fail rate by age | 8 | 38.9% | +15.1 pts (+12.7 to +17.4 pts) | 1,646 | SsangYong Rexton common problems |
| SsangYong Rodius MOT fail rate by age | 7 | 36.2% | +15.6 pts (+13.5 to +17.6 pts) | 2,215 | SsangYong Rodius common problems |
| SsangYong Musso MOT fail rate by age | 3 | 27.7% | +15.7 pts (+13.8 to +17.7 pts) | 2,406 | SsangYong Musso common problems |
SsangYong MOT fail rate by first-use year
All SsangYong models together, each first-use year against all class 4 vehicles tested at the same ages, in percentage points.
The most tested SsangYong models
SsangYong Korando
At 8 years 35.4% of its MOT tests ended in a fail at typical mileage, above the 23.9% for all class 4 vehicles (95% 34.0% to 36.8%) (4,563 MOT tests). Lights and electrics: fails 2.3–2.6× as often as cars the same age, 813 of 4,563 MOT tests.
SsangYong Tivoli
At 7 years 30.4% of its MOT tests ended in a fail at typical mileage, above the 20.7% for all class 4 vehicles (95% 29.1% to 31.8%) (5,459 MOT tests). Lights and electrics: fails 1.8–2.1× as often as cars the same age, 610 of 5,459 MOT tests.
SsangYong Rexton
At 8 years 38.9% of its MOT tests ended in a fail at typical mileage, above the 23.8% for all class 4 vehicles (95% 36.5% to 41.2%) (1,646 MOT tests).
SsangYong Rodius
At 7 years 36.2% of its MOT tests ended in a fail at typical mileage, above the 20.6% for all class 4 vehicles (95% 34.1% to 38.2%) (2,215 MOT tests). Lights and electrics: fails 2.9–3.4× as often as cars the same age, 406 of 2,215 MOT tests.
SsangYong Musso
At 3 years 27.7% of its MOT tests ended in a fail at typical mileage, above the 12.0% for all class 4 vehicles (95% 25.8% to 29.7%) (2,406 MOT tests).
SsangYong recalls
10 DVSA recalls list SsangYong models we publish by name [2]. The latest:
- R/2023/330 On affected vehicles the Steering column mounting bracket may suffer structural failure. (383 vehicles of this model), built Feb 2020 to Jan 2021. From the recall's stated risk: “On affected vehicles the Steering column mounting bracket may suffer structural failure.”
- R/2020/222 The fuel pipe may crack over time (3,828 vehicles of this model), built Jul 2018 to Jun 2020. From the recall's stated risk: “Possibility that the fuel pipe may crack over time and causing it to leak fuel into the engine bay.”
- R/2019/171 Insufficient connection of fuel supply pipe connector of the fuel tank (167 vehicles of this model), built Feb 2019 to Apr 2019. From the recall's stated risk: “Fuel leakage could occur due to insufficient connection of fuel supply pipe connector of fuel tank.”
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Check one SsangYong, not the average
The figures here describe SsangYong cars as a group. A registration shows one car's own DVSA record: its MOT tests, the mileage at each test and the recall flag.
- Check a SsangYong's MOT history Every MOT test, fail item, advisory and mileage reading DVSA holds for that registration.
- Mileage check on a SsangYong The odometer reading from each MOT, with drops, jumps and long gaps flagged.
- Check a SsangYong for an outstanding recall Whether DVSA's MOT record flags an outstanding safety recall for that registration.
Questions people ask
How does SsangYong compare with all cars at 6 years?
29.8% of SsangYong MOT tests at 6 years ended in a fail at typical mileage (13,668 MOT tests), against 18.0% for all class 4 vehicles, a higher rate.
How many SsangYong models are covered?
5 SsangYong models with at least 3 ages of 1,000 or more MOT tests, 84,553 MOT tests in all; the most tested is the SsangYong Korando.
Which SsangYong first-use year has the most MOT fails for its age?
All SsangYong models first used in 2015 together: 11.7 points above cars the same age (95% 10.6 to 12.9), from 6,646 MOT tests. Raw rates, not adjusted for mileage.
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 84,553 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Vehicle safety recalls data. DVSA recall data. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Cars tested at 6 years are compared only with vehicles tested at 6 years in the same year, adjusted to typical mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data.