SsangYong Musso

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 7 model years from 5,005 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

76%

Total Tests

5,005

Highest Pass Rate

2020 (83%)

Years Covered

About the SsangYong Musso

The SsangYong Musso was MOT tested 5,005 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 7 model years (2016 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 83% from 865 tests. The 2016 model has the lowest at 71%. The 12 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer SsangYong Mussos pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 5 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2016) averages 73,077 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 42,557 miles.

Compared to the SsangYong brand average of 80%, the Musso is 4 points lower, placing it among the less reliable SsangYong models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2157cc)

£1,676

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£500

Total per year£2,431

Per month£203/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 2022 details

How reliable is the SsangYong Musso?

vs average of all models-6% (82% avg)

vs SsangYong brand average-4% (80% avg)

Best to worst year spread12 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

SsangYong Musso by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2022	71%	86	42,557 mi
2021	78%	1,040	40,199 mi
2020	83%	865	52,987 mi
2019	77%	1,212	59,076 mi
2018	77%	1,055	60,451 mi
2017	74%	588	74,744 mi
2016	71%	159	73,077 mi

Questions about the SsangYong Musso

Is the SsangYong Musso reliable?

Across its 7 model years in our data (2016 to 2022), the SsangYong Musso averages a 76% MOT pass rate, from 5,005 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 6 points below 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 83%.

Which year SsangYong Musso has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 SsangYong Musso has the highest MOT pass rate at 83%, while the 2016 model has the lowest at 71%, a 12 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.