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Ssangyong reliability and common MOT problems by model

Ssangyong shows a 21.7% combined MOT failure rate across 27,084 tests in MOTIntel data. Tivoli has one of the lower high-confidence rates at 17.1%. Korando deserves extra checking at 21.2%.

Statistics are built from DVSA MOT tests carried out in calendar year 2023, plus official recall records and MOT fault wording data. Report index generated 2026-05-09.

Most reliable Ssangyong models in MOT data

#	Model	MOT failure rate	Tests	Vehicles
1	Ssangyong Tivoli	17.1%	7,705 tests	6,090 vehicles
2	Ssangyong Korando	21.2%	8,990 tests	6,919 vehicles

Ssangyong models with the highest MOT failure rates

#	Model	MOT failure rate	Tests	Vehicles
1	Ssangyong Korando	21.2%	8,990 tests	6,919 vehicles
2	Ssangyong Tivoli	17.1%	7,705 tests	6,090 vehicles

Common Ssangyong MOT problem areas

#	Problem area	MOT notes	Models affected	What to check	High-rate examples
1	Corrosion and structure	3,636 MOT notes	2 models	Inspect sills, subframes, suspension mounts, brake pipes, and previous welding or rust repairs.	Ssangyong Korando, Ssangyong Tivoli
2	Lights and electrical	2,886 MOT notes	2 models	Test every exterior light, warning lamp, horn, washer, and basic electrical function before buying.	Ssangyong Korando, Ssangyong Tivoli
3	Suspension and steering	1,932 MOT notes	2 models	Listen for knocks, check uneven tyre wear, and ask whether worn joints or bushes have been replaced.	Ssangyong Korando, Ssangyong Tivoli
4	Windscreen, wipers, and mirrors	1,323 MOT notes	2 models	Check the windscreen, wipers, washers, mirrors, chips, cracks, and whether the driver's view is clear.	Ssangyong Korando, Ssangyong Tivoli
5	Emissions, engine, and exhaust	376 MOT notes	2 models	Check cold starts, exhaust smoke, warning lights, service history, and recent emissions repairs.	Ssangyong Korando, Ssangyong Tivoli
6	Tyres and wheels	321 MOT notes	2 models	Look for matching tyres, legal tread, sidewall damage, wheel damage, and uneven wear.	Ssangyong Korando, Ssangyong Tivoli

All Ssangyong model reports

Model	MOT tests	Vehicles	Failure rate
Korando	8,990	6,919	21.2%
Tivoli	7,705	6,090	17.1%
Rexton limited data	4,243	3,124	25.9%
Rodius limited data	3,669	2,652	24.8%
Musso limited data	2,477	1,783	26.0%

Models with limited data (fewer than 20,000 tests or 10,000 vehicles) have full reports but are not indexed in search engines until the evidence threshold is met.