Ssangyong Korando reliability and MOT data

Time Period & Model

Time period snapshot: Last 5 years

Manufacturer: Ssangyong

Model: Korando

Model reliability rank
39
MOT-based rank from 46,264 selected-period tests.
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Overall MOT pass rate
74.0%
Share of this model's 46,264 selected-period MOT tests that pass.
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Efficiency, emissions & tax
Average MPG
34.8 mpg
CO2 emission
180 g/km
Euro emissions
Euro 6
Tax cost
£245/yr
Average vehicle miles
71,830
Moderate average mileage in the current pool.
Life expectancy miles
81,583
Lower mature-fleet mileage expectation.
Average vehicle age
9.4
Average age sits in the mid-fleet band.
Market share
0.01%
0.01% share within the active represented vehicle pool.
Vehicles represented
6,178
6,178 valid MOT, 0 under 3 years.
Tests analysed
46,264
46,264 MOT tests in the selected period.
Rarity ranking
Based on Make & Model
Rare
6,178On the road
Insight summary

Ssangyong Korando is a rare model in this snapshot, with 6,178 represented vehicles and 0.01% of the active UK pool tracked by AutoRank. For the last 5 years, it has a pass rate of 74.0% from 46,264 MOT tests, with a reliability score of 39. The current pool shows an average of 71,830 miles and an average age of 9.4 years, while mature-fleet mileage is estimated at 81,583 miles. Diesel leads the fuel split, followed by petrol, and the most frequent defect themes are parking brake, lighting and driveshaft boots. The practical read is that the Ssangyong Korando deserves a careful inspection before buying, because condition and maintenance appear to matter more than the badge.

Fuel type breakdown (by model)
FuelVehicles
DIESEL6,061
PETROL117
DIESEL98.1%6,061 vehicles
Euro NCAP Safety
NCAP rating
5 / 5
Adult
88%
Children
85%
Pedestrian
68%
Safety systems
74%
Top 25 most common defects (by model)
DefectCount
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1,221
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))1,081
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))1,077
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))780
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))744
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))608
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))560
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))558
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))519
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))504
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))495
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))485
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))462
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))430
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))422
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))419
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))417
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))415
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))413
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))332
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))297
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))286
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))277
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))270
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))264
All 25 defects ranked by recorded countShowing 13,336 defects across this top 25 set
01
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
9.2% of displayed top 25
1,221
02
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8.1% of displayed top 25
1,081
03
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8.1% of displayed top 25
1,077
04
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
5.8% of displayed top 25
780
05
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5.6% of displayed top 25
744
06
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4.6% of displayed top 25
608
07
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
4.2% of displayed top 25
560
08
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
4.2% of displayed top 25
558
09
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3.9% of displayed top 25
519
10
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
3.8% of displayed top 25
504
11
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3.7% of displayed top 25
495
12
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
3.6% of displayed top 25
485
13
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
3.5% of displayed top 25
462
14
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
3.2% of displayed top 25
430
15
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
3.2% of displayed top 25
422
16
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
3.1% of displayed top 25
419
17
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3.1% of displayed top 25
417
18
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
3.1% of displayed top 25
415
19
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
3.1% of displayed top 25
413
20
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
2.5% of displayed top 25
332
21
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
2.2% of displayed top 25
297
22
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
2.1% of displayed top 25
286
23
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
2.1% of displayed top 25
277
24
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
2.0% of displayed top 25
270
25
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
2.0% of displayed top 25
264