SsangYong reliability: MOT results 2024
Figures updated
Ranked 52 of 52 makes
23,762 SsangYong cars aged 3 to 20 had an MOT in 2024, and 33.4% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Allowing for age and mileage, a SsangYong is 52% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At their first MOT, 23.1% failed (UK 12.7%).
SsangYong models ranked
| Model | Score | Fail rate | First MOT | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SsangYong Rexton | 74 | 34.5% | 14.2% | 3,445 |
| SsangYong Korando | 69 | 33.6% | 22.4% | 8,053 |
| SsangYong Tivoli | 65 | 29.2% | 20.7% | 7,040 |
| SsangYong Rodius | 64 | 39.6% | – | 2,793 |
| SsangYong Musso | 50 | 36.1% | 32.0% | 2,212 |
SsangYong MOT failure rate by age
What SsangYong cars fail on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 14.6% | ▲ 2.1× as often |
| Brakes | 12.0% | ▲ 2.6× as often |
| Suspension | 7.9% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Tyres | 6.9% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Visibility | 5.8% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Steering | 2.9% | ▲ 2.5× as often |
| Body and structure | 2.7% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 1.9% | About average |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.7% | ▲ 3.3× as often |
| Wheels | 0.5% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
Most common SsangYong MOT faults
- Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.3% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8% of tests
- Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.8% of tests
- Stop lamp: not working2.5% of tests
Frequently asked questions
›Are SsangYong cars reliable?
By MOT results, SsangYong ranks 52 of 52 makes in 2024, with a reliability score of 66 (100 is average for the same age and mileage). 33.4% of SsangYong cars failed their MOT first time.
›What is the most reliable SsangYong?
The SsangYong Rexton, with a score of 74. The lowest-scoring is the Musso (50).
›What do SsangYong cars fail their MOT on?
Seat belts and airbags: 1.7% of SsangYong MOTs failed on it, 3.3 times the rate for similar cars. The single most common fault was “Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps”.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we calculate the league.