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Ssangyong Korando reliability by build year

Coverage 2011-present2 named generationsSUVDIESEL / PETROL

We've only got 981 MOT tests for Ssangyong Korandos built around 2018 (7 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

At a glance

Ssangyong Korando built around 2018: fails its MOT more often than average

Ssangyong Korandos built around 2018 fail their MOT more often than similar cars the same age. Look closely at the tyres on any car you view.

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Key figure

23% of MOT tests on Ssangyong Korandos built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 16% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Ssangyong Korandos built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Ssangyong Korando's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Independent inspection

High priority

Have an independent specialist inspect the car before you commit.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Lighting

Worth checking

Inspect the lighting carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Korando's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Korando Mk4 (C300)

Mk4 (C300) (2019-present)

Not enough tests to rate
DIESELPETROLELECTRICITY

18.1% fail rate, built around 2020 (5 years old)

Likely between 15.7% and 20.7%

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 8 MOTs, 12.8%)

From 907 MOT tests at this ageView details →
M

Mk3 (C200) (2011-2018)

Poor
DIESEL

28.3% fail rate, built around 2017 (8 years old)

Likely between 24.9% and 32.1%

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 5 MOTs, 18.7%)

From 589 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Ssangyong Korando.

See every build year for the Ssangyong Korando

Side-by-side

Ssangyong Korando generations compared

Each generation is shown at 7 years old if it has at least 100 MOT tests at that age. If not, or if its cars are too new to be 7, it's shown at another age. We try ages close to 7 first. Newer generations have fewer years of data.

GenerationRatingFail rate
Mk4 (C300) (2019-present)
No ratingNot enough tests to rate
No ratingNot enough tests to rate18.1%likely between 15.7% and 20.7%built around 2020 (5 years old)from 907 MOT tests at this age
Mk3 (C200) (2011-2018)
Poor
Poor28.3%likely between 24.9% and 32.1%built around 2017 (8 years old)from 589 MOT tests at this age

Each row is one generation of the Korando, shown at the age printed under its fail rate. So rows can be different ages. Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail, retests included. A rating is given only when there are enough tests to place the fail rate in one rating band with 95% confidence.

By age

Ssangyong Korando fail rate by age

This chart combines every Ssangyong Korando ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
71014.1%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
72414.6%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
90718.1%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
89321.7%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
98123.3%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
1,40026.3%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
1,70329.1%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
1,63232.1%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
93130.4%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
63735.2%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
32133.0%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 12 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Ssangyong Korandos

These issues come from 7-year-old Ssangyong Korandos, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelNot much data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    22.2%
    Advisory: 329Fail: 29 (8% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    13.6%
    Advisory: 263Fail: 26 (9% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    12.8%
    Advisory: 143Fail: 17 (11% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Minor

    One of the number plate lights not working

    12.7%
    Advisory: 0Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    9.7%
    Advisory: 132Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)

Based on 981 MOT tests on 7-year-old Ssangyong Korandos, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Ssangyong Korandos notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Brakes + Tyres41%
  2. Brakes + Lighting32%
  3. Lighting + Tyres29%
  4. Brakes + Other22%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 353 MOT tests on Ssangyong Korando cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

86%of this model's cars first registered in 2014 to 2015 were still registered 10 years later

UK average for cars first registered in 2014 to 2015: 92% · Fewer than typical

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0124).

Recall context

4 recalls in all

2 of the 4 Ssangyong Korando recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 1 Critical
  • 1 more

Top concerns

  • On affected vehicles the steering column mounting bracket may suffer structural failure.
  • The fuel pipe may crack over time

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other SUVs to compare

Other SUVs to compare

  1. 1

    Lexus RX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    7.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.3%
    Dangerous
    2.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90.4%

    Lower fail rate: 7.6%, against 23.3% for the Ssangyong Korando, both built around 2018.

    1,815 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Volkswagen T-Roc

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    9.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.9%
    Dangerous
    3.9%

    Lower fail rate: 9.6%, against 23.3% for the Ssangyong Korando, both built around 2018.

    9,233 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Lexus NX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    9.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1%
    Dangerous
    2.7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    88.4%

    Lower fail rate: 9.5%, against 23.3% for the Ssangyong Korando, both built around 2018.

    4,706 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Porsche Macan

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    8.7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2%
    Dangerous
    2.4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    91.6%

    Lower fail rate: 8.7%, against 23.3% for the Ssangyong Korando, both built around 2018.

    4,936 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Ssangyong Korando across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. It has the 2nd lowest fail rate of 4 Ssangyong models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 981 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Ssangyong Korando ever sold: 10,839 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 981 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.