SsangYong
Running costs, reliability, and MOT data for 23 models from 44,685 MOT tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included).
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Avg Pass Rate
80%
Total Tests
44,685
Models
23
Years Covered
2003-2022
About SsangYong Cars
SsangYong ranks joint 48th out of 70 car makes in our data (those with at least 1,000 MOT tests) by average MOT pass rate, at 80%. That's 5 points below the 85% average across all models in our data, so SsangYong owners should budget a bit more for maintenance.
With 23 models across 20 years of data (2003 to 2022), there's a moderate spread of 12 percentage points between models. Some SsangYongs are notably more reliable than others.
Most and Least Reliable SsangYong Models
The Tivoli leads the range with a 84% average pass rate from 11,373 tests. At the other end, the Rodius has the lowest at 72%. Overall, more than half of SsangYong's models have a pass rate of 85% or more, which is a good sign for the brand.
SsangYong Fuel Types
SsangYong models in our data come in 10 petrol, 13 diesel variants (each model counted once, under the fuel type recorded for most of its tests). Both petrol and diesel options are available across the range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on most recent year, 7,400 miles/year and average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026). Insurance not included.
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All SsangYong Models
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| Model | Years | Pass Rate | Tests | Fuel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korando | 11 yrs | 80% | 13,335 | Diesel | |
| Tivoli | 7 yrs | 84% | 11,373 | Diesel, Petrol | |
| Rexton | 18 yrs | 75% | 6,627 | Diesel | |
| Rodius | 13 yrs | 72% | 5,043 | Diesel | |
| Musso | 7 yrs | 76% | 5,005 | Diesel | |
| Korando Ultimate Auto | 3 yrs | 91% | 883 | Petrol | |
| Tivoli Ultimate T Auto | 2 yrs | 90% | 450 | Petrol | |
| Kyron | 5 yrs | 72% | 294 | Diesel | |
| Korando Ultimate | 2 yrs | 88% | 207 | Petrol | |
| Korando Ventura | 2 yrs | 87% | 192 | Petrol | |
| Korando Pioneer TD Auto | 2 yrs | 83% | 155 | Diesel | |
| Korando Ultimate TD Auto | 1 yr | 92% | 143 | Diesel | |
| Rexton Ice Auto | 2 yrs | 88% | 134 | Diesel | |
| Korando Ventura Auto | 2 yrs | 85% | 129 | Petrol | |
| Tivoli Ultimate T | 1 yr | 91% | 128 | Petrol | |
| Korando Pioneer TD 4X4 Auto | 2 yrs | 91% | 128 | Diesel | |
| Tivoli Ventura | 1 yr | 90% | 126 | Petrol | |
| Tivoli Le Auto | 1 yr | 89% | 89 | Petrol | |
| Tivoli Le | 1 yr | 89% | 75 | Petrol | |
| Rexton Ventura Auto | 1 yr | 88% | 65 | Diesel | |
| Korando Limited Edition | 1 yr | 78% | 41 | Diesel | |
| Korando Ex Awd | 1 yr | 100% | 33 | Diesel | |
| Korando Elx | 1 yr | 97% | 30 | Petrol |
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