Ssangyong Korando Ultimate
From 207 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 15 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 15 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 3 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 2 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 2 |
| parking brake control missing, defective or inoperative | 2 |
| fire risk due to fuel tank shield or exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment | 2 |
| a 13 pin trailer socket not functioning correctly | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 48.6% of failures are serious: 48.6% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £91.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 79.2% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Korando Ultimates tested had between 17,098 and 30,314 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,101 median miles, the Korando Ultimate has 0.085 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ssangyong models
| Ssangyong Korando | 73.7% |
| Ssangyong Tivoli | 76.9% |
| Ssangyong Rexton | 74.9% |
| Ssangyong Musso | 75% |
| Ssangyong Rodius | 69.7% |
Common questions
What is the Ssangyong Korando Ultimate MOT pass rate?
The Ssangyong Korando Ultimate has a 81.2% MOT pass rate based on 207 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ssangyong Korando Ultimate?
The most common MOT failure on the Ssangyong Korando Ultimate is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 15 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Ssangyong Korando Ultimate at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ssangyong Korando Ultimate is 22,101 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 17,098 and 30,314 miles.
Buying a used Korando Ultimate?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 81.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £91 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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