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Ssangyong Musso reliability by build year

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We've only got 480 MOT tests for Ssangyong Mussos built around 2018 (7 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

Not enough data

Ssangyong Musso built around 2018: not enough MOT data yet

We've only seen a handful of Ssangyong Mussos built around 2018 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.

Check a Ssangyong Musso by number plate

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Check a car’s number plate to see its own MOT record, or come back when there’s more MOT history.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Ssangyong Musso'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 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.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Steering track rods

Worth checking

On a flat surface, rock the steering wheel briefly with the engine off and listen for clunks.

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

Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Musso's generation

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

Musso Mk2 (Q200)

Mk2 (Q200) (2018-present)

Poor
DIESEL

27.7% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Likely between 23.9% and 31.9%

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 480 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Pre

Older models (before 2005)

DIESEL
119 MOT tests across all agesLimited data

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 Musso.

See every build year for the Ssangyong Musso

By age

Ssangyong Musso fail rate by age

This chart combines every Ssangyong Musso 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
1,15724.9%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
67827.3%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
58826.9%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
80629.3%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
48027.7%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
35131.9%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
5534.5%

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 9 years old.

All generations of this model

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

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

All generations of this modelNot enough 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

    19.0%
    Advisory: 128Fail: 12 (9% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    15.6%
    Advisory: 77Fail: 15 (16% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    14.0%
    Advisory: 46Fail: 31 (40% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    13.3%
    Advisory: 72Fail: 24 (25% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

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

    11.7%
    Advisory: 72Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)

Based on 480 MOT tests on 7-year-old Ssangyong Mussos, 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 Mussos 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 + Suspension42%
  2. Brakes + Lighting33%
  3. Brakes + Tyres27%
  4. Lighting + Suspension25%

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

Across 206 MOT tests on Ssangyong Musso 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

Not enough registration data to show this for the Ssangyong Musso.

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.

Recall context

DVSA's recall list has no recalls filed under the Ssangyong Musso name. For the exact car, check with the maker or GOV.UK's recall checker.

Like-for-like

Other pickups to compare

Other pickups to compare

  1. 1

    Mitsubishi L200

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    17.2%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    3.7%
    Dangerous
    4.6%

    Lower fail rate: 17.2%, against 27.7% for the Ssangyong Musso, both built around 2018.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    9,845 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Mercedes-Benz X-Class

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    18.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5.3%
    Dangerous
    4.6%

    Lower fail rate: 18.4%, against 27.7% for the Ssangyong Musso, both built around 2018.

    1,018 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Volkswagen Amarok

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    17.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5%
    Dangerous
    5.9%

    Lower fail rate: 17.5%, against 27.7% for the Ssangyong Musso, both built around 2018.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    3,173 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Toyota Hilux

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    19.2%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5%
    Dangerous
    4.1%

    Lower fail rate: 19.2%, against 27.7% for the Ssangyong Musso, both built around 2018.

    4 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    6,632 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.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Ssangyong Musso across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. This is based on 480 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 Musso ever sold: 4,115 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 480 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.