SsangYong Common MOT Problems (2026)
SsangYong models ranked by MOT fail rate, with typical issues to check for cars of each age and type. Based on 44,285 MOT tests (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).
Average SsangYong MOT pass rate: 80%
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SsangYong Models with the Most MOT Problems
Highest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021)
| # | Model | Fail Rate | Typical Issues (estimate) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SsangYong Rodius | 24% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Turbo issues | |
| 2 | SsangYong Musso | 22% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Suspension wear | |
| 3 | SsangYong Korando | 21% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Suspension wear | |
| 4 | SsangYong Rexton | 21% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Turbo issues | |
| 5 | SsangYong Tivoli | 17% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration |
Most Reliable SsangYong Models
Lowest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021). Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger.
| # | Model | Pass Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SsangYong Tivoli | 83% | |
| 2 | SsangYong Korando | 78% | |
| 3 | SsangYong Rexton | 78% | |
| 4 | SsangYong Musso | 78% | |
| 5 | SsangYong Rodius | 75% |
All SsangYong Models by Fail Rate
Every SsangYong model and year with 300+ MOT tests (cars registered up to 2021), sorted by fail rate (highest first). Fuel type is shown as a guide.
| Model | Year | Pass Rate | Fail Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rexton | 2014 | 69% | 30% | |
| Rodius | 2014 | 69% | 29% | |
| Korando | 2013 | 71% | 28% | |
| Korando | 2014 | 73% | 26% | |
| Korando | 2012 | 73% | 26% | |
| Rexton | 2015 | 73% | 26% | |
| Rodius | 2016 | 75% | 25% | |
| Rexton | 2016 | 74% | 25% | |
| Musso | 2017 | 74% | 25% | |
| Korando | 2015 | 75% | 24% | |
| Rodius | 2017 | 76% | 23% | |
| Rodius | 2015 | 76% | 23% | |
| Musso | 2019 | 77% | 22% | |
| Musso | 2018 | 77% | 22% | |
| Musso | 2021 | 78% | 22% | |
| Korando | 2016 | 78% | 21% | |
| Tivoli | 2015 | 78% | 21% | |
| Rexton | 2017 | 79% | 21% | |
| Rodius | 2018 | 80% | 20% | |
| Tivoli | 2016 | 81% | 19% | |
| Tivoli | 2017 | 83% | 17% | |
| Korando | 2017 | 82% | 17% | |
| Tivoli | 2018 | 84% | 16% | |
| Musso | 2020 | 83% | 16% | |
| Korando | 2018 | 85% | 15% | |
| Rexton | 2018 | 84% | 15% | |
| Tivoli | 2020 | 84% | 15% | |
| Korando | 2019 | 87% | 13% | |
| Korando | 2020 | 86% | 13% | |
| Tivoli | 2019 | 88% | 12% | |
| Rexton | 2019 | 89% | 11% | |
| Rexton | 2020 | 89% | 10% | |
| Tivoli Ultimate T Auto | 2021 | 90% | 10% | |
| Korando Ultimate Auto | 2020 | 92% | 8% | |
| Rexton | 2021 | 93% | 7% |
SsangYong MOT FAQ
What are the most common MOT problems on SsangYong cars?
The most common MOT problems on SsangYong cars vary by model and age, but typically include lighting defects, suspension wear, brake wear and tyre condition, which are the most common reasons for failure across all makes in DVSA's published MOT statistics. Older SsangYong diesels are more prone to exhaust and emissions failures. Of the SsangYong models with at least 1,000 tests, the SsangYong Rodius has the highest average fail rate at 24%.
Which SsangYong model is the most reliable?
In our data, the SsangYong Tivoli has the best MOT record of the SsangYong models with at least 1,000 tests: 83% of its 11,373 MOT tests ended in a pass and 17% in a fail. Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare models of a similar age.
What is the average MOT pass rate for SsangYong?
The average MOT pass rate for SsangYong is 80%, based on 44,285 MOT tests across 20 models (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That means roughly 20% of MOT tests on SsangYong cars ended in a fail.
SsangYong Model Problem Guides
Typical issues to check, rough repair costs and year-by-year MOT pass rates for each SsangYong model
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