SsangYong Korando

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 11 model years from 13,335 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

80%

Total Tests

13,335

Highest Pass Rate

2021 (88%)

Years Covered

About the SsangYong Korando

The SsangYong Korando was MOT tested 13,335 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 11 model years (2011 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 80%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 88% from 189 tests. The 2013 model has the lowest at 71%. With a 17 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer SsangYong Korandos pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 12 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2011) averages 87,247 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 25,956 miles.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2157cc)

£1,676

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£2,281

Per month£190/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the SsangYong Korando?

vs average of all models-2% (82% avg)

vs SsangYong brand average+0% (80% avg)

Best to worst year spread17 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

SsangYong Korando by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	88%	189	25,956 mi
2020	86%	567	34,897 mi
2019	87%	1,054	35,537 mi
2018	85%	1,320	45,553 mi
2017	82%	1,613	55,926 mi
2016	78%	2,242	63,376 mi
2015	75%	2,584	71,717 mi
2014	73%	1,800	81,434 mi
2013	71%	1,001	84,116 mi
2012	73%	874	87,472 mi
2011	77%	91	87,247 mi

Questions about the SsangYong Korando

Is the SsangYong Korando reliable?

Across its 11 model years in our data (2011 to 2021), the SsangYong Korando averages an 80% MOT pass rate, from 13,335 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 2 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 88%.

Which year SsangYong Korando has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 SsangYong Korando has the highest MOT pass rate at 88%, while the 2013 model has the lowest at 71%, a 17 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.