SsangYong Korando Ultimate Auto

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 883 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

91%

Total Tests

883

Highest Pass Rate

2020 (92%)

Years Covered

About the SsangYong Korando Ultimate Auto

The SsangYong Korando Ultimate Auto was MOT tested 883 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2019 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 91%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 92% from 502 tests. The 2019 model has the lowest at 90%. With just a 2 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The SsangYong Korando Ultimate Auto has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 30,869 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 21,422 miles.

Compared to the SsangYong brand average of 80%, the Korando Ultimate Auto performs 11 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the SsangYong range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1497cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,853

Per month£154/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 Ultimate Auto?

vs average of all models+9% (82% avg)

vs SsangYong brand average+11% (80% avg)

Best to worst year spread2 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

SsangYong Korando Ultimate Auto by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	91%	281	21,422 mi
2020	92%	502	27,935 mi
2019	90%	100	30,869 mi

Questions about the SsangYong Korando Ultimate Auto

Is the SsangYong Korando Ultimate Auto reliable?

Across its 3 model years in our data (2019 to 2021), the SsangYong Korando Ultimate Auto averages a 91% MOT pass rate, from 883 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 9 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 92%.

Which year SsangYong Korando Ultimate Auto has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 SsangYong Korando Ultimate Auto has the highest MOT pass rate at 92%, while the 2019 model has the lowest at 90%, a 2 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.