Ssangyong Korando Ultimate Auto
From 830 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 49 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 | 49 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 28 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 5 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 4 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 4 |
| a lens defective which has no effect on emitted light | 3 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 3 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 51.4% of Korando Ultimate Auto failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 3.8% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £92.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87.5% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 89.9% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Korando Ultimate Autos tested had between 17,346 and 27,661 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,247 median miles, the Korando Ultimate Auto has 0.051 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 Auto MOT pass rate?
The Ssangyong Korando Ultimate Auto has a 88.7% MOT pass rate based on 830 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ssangyong Korando Ultimate Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Ssangyong Korando Ultimate Auto is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 49 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Ssangyong Korando Ultimate Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ssangyong Korando Ultimate Auto is 22,247 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 17,346 and 27,661 miles.
Buying a used Korando Ultimate Auto?
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.
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