Ssangyong Musso
From 4,707 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Mussos fare better: 2021 models pass at 74.5% vs 71.3% for 2017.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are parking brake inoperative on one side, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, parking brake inoperative on one side, caused 251 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.
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 251 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 211 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 143 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 124 |
| 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 | 119 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 116 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 109 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 108 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 90 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 87 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 36.2% of Musso failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 42% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £161.
Ssangyong Musso on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 40 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 40.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 4,423 | 331 | +0 | -6 | -6 |
| 2025 Q2 | 4,444 | 316 | +0 | -6 | -6 |
| 2025 Q1 | 4,439 | 327 | +0 | -24 | -24 |
| 2024 Q4 | 4,469 | 321 | +0 | -4 | -4 |
| 2024 Q3 | 4,480 | 314 | +1 | -15 | -14 |
| 2024 Q2 | 4,495 | 313 | +0 | -0 | +3 |
| 2024 Q1 | 4,508 | 297 | +0 | -45 | -45 |
| 2023 Q4 | 4,547 | 303 | +196 | -27 | +169 |
9 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musso Saracen Auto | Diesel | 1,967 | 45% |
| Musso Ex Auto | Diesel | 501 | 11% |
| Musso Rhino Auto | Diesel | 430 | 10% |
| Musso Rebel Auto | Diesel | 417 | 10% |
| Musso Ex | Diesel | 395 | 9% |
| Musso Saracen + Auto | Diesel | 382 | 9% |
| Musso Saracen | Diesel | 118 | 3% |
| Musso Rebel | Diesel | 105 | 2% |
| Musso Se | Diesel | 72 | 2% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 74.5% | parking brake inoperative on one side, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2020 | 79.2% | parking brake inoperative on one side, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2019 | 74.8% | parking brake inoperative on one side, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2018 | 76.2% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
2 earlier years
| 2017 | 71.3% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2016 | 66.7% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, parking brake inoperative on one side |
Typical mileage
Half of all Mussos tested had between 40,231 and 63,478 miles on the clock.
At 59,045 median miles, the Musso has 0.042 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ssangyong models
| Ssangyong Korando | 73.7% |
| Ssangyong Tivoli | 76.9% |
| Ssangyong Rexton | 74.9% |
| Ssangyong Rodius | 69.7% |
Common questions
What is the Ssangyong Musso MOT pass rate?
The Ssangyong Musso has a 75% MOT pass rate based on 4,707 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ssangyong Musso?
The most common MOT failure on the Ssangyong Musso is parking brake inoperative on one side, which caused 251 failures. Other common issues include parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
How many Ssangyong Mussos are on UK roads?
There are 4,423 Ssangyong Mussos currently licensed on UK roads, with 331 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Ssangyong Musso at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ssangyong Musso is 59,045 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 40,231 and 63,478 miles.
Buying a used Musso?
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 75% pass rate and an average repair bill of £161 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 36.2% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.