Ssangyong Korando Ultimate Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ssangyong Korando Ultimate reliable? We analysed 452 real MOT tests across 170 vehicles to find out.
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The Ssangyong Korando Ultimate is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ssangyong Korando Ultimate.
Ssangyong Korando Ultimate Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ssangyong Korando Ultimate. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ssangyong Korando Ultimate MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ssangyong Korando Ultimate to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ssangyong Korando Ultimate Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Ssangyong Korando Ultimate models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Ssangyong Korando Ultimate Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ssangyong Korando Ultimate owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ssangyong Korando Ultimate MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ssangyong Korando Ultimate year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 199 | 85.4% | 16,574 | 24,408 | 34,780 |
| 2020 | 197 | 82.7% | 17,830 | 27,774 | 36,734 |
How Long Does a Ssangyong Korando Ultimate Last?
Based on 170 Ssangyong Korando Ultimate vehicles on UK roads.
Ssangyong Korando Ultimate Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ssangyong Korando Ultimate MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Ssangyong Korando Ultimate
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
85.4% MOT pass rate from 199 tests
82.7% MOT pass rate from 197 tests
The best year to buy a used Ssangyong Korando Ultimate is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 85.4% across 199 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 82.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ssangyong Korando Ultimate Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ssangyong Korando Ultimate THIS CAR | 84.7% | 452 | 25,510 mi | — yrs |
| Ssangyong Rexton | 68.5% | 87,133 | 63,291 mi | 23 yrs |
| Ssangyong Korando | 74.9% | 79,386 | 51,856 mi | 29 yrs |
| Ssangyong Tivoli | 79.5% | 52,410 | 37,915 mi | 11 yrs |
| Hyundai Terracan Cdx Crtd | 74.4% | 457 | 114,398 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ssangyong Rexton (68.5% pass rate) and the Ssangyong Korando (74.9% pass rate), the Ssangyong Korando Ultimate outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Ssangyong Korando Ultimate has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.7% across 452 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ssangyong Korando Ultimate with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Ssangyong Korando Ultimate owner drives around 6,943 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.