SsangYong Musso reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The SsangYong Musso is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 50 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 442 of 442, and 36.1% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is parking brake performance (8.8% of tests).
Ranked 442 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 2,212 SsangYong Mussos aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 36.1% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the SsangYong Musso is 100% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 32.0% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
36.1%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
32.0%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
12,000
Typical age at test: 5 years
SsangYong Musso MOT failure rate by age
Most common SsangYong Musso MOT faults
- Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side8.8% of tests
- Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.4% of tests
- Rear fog lamp: not working4.4% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.4% of tests
- Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value4.3% of tests
- Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.2% of tests
What the SsangYong Musso fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 19.2% | ▲ 5.4× as often |
| Lights and electrics | 14.5% | ▲ 2.8× as often |
| Suspension | 9.3% | ▲ 3.6× as often |
| Steering | 5.0% | ▲ 9.3× as often |
| Tyres | 4.8% | ▼ 19% less often |
| Visibility | 4.4% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 2.0% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Body and structure | 1.5% | ▲ 1.7× as often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.9% | ▲ 2.0× as often |
| Wheels | 0.4% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
What MPG does the SsangYong Musso do?
Official economy for the SsangYong Musso ranges from 30.2 to 33.8mpg across the 4 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2025–2025). A typical diesel version manages 31.5mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a SsangYong Musso?
Any SsangYong Musso first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
Work out tax for a specific carSsangYong Musso specs and running costs
Official figures for 4 versions sold in the UK between 2025 and 2025.
Fuel types
Diesel
Official economy
30.2–33.8 mpg
CO2
220–245 g/km
Power
203 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musso EX203 PS · M6 · listed 2025 | Diesel | 33.8 mpg | 220g | £200 | 37% |
| Musso Rebel Auto203 PS · A6 · listed 2025 | Diesel | 31.4 mpg | 236g | £200 | 37% |
| Musso Rhino LWB Auto203 PS · A6 · listed 2025 | Diesel | 30.2 mpg | 245g | £200 | 37% |
| Musso Saracen Auto203 PS · A6 · listed 2025 | Diesel | 31.5 mpg | 236g | £200 | 37% |
Economy and CO2 are official WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate.
What a SsangYong Musso costs to fuel
- diesel, typical official 31.5mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the SsangYong Musso reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the SsangYong Musso is 100% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 50 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the SsangYong Musso?
The most common MOT fault is “Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side”, found in 8.8% of tests. It fails on steering and brakes more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the SsangYong Musso do?
Official economy for the SsangYong Musso ranges from 30.2 to 33.8mpg across the 4 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2025–2025). A typical diesel version manages 31.5mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a SsangYong Musso?
Any SsangYong Musso first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
›How many SsangYong Mussos fail their MOT?
36.1% of SsangYong Mussos aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 32.0% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the SsangYong Musso combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.