Ssangyong reliability and common MOT problems by model
Ssangyong shows a 21.7% combined MOT failure rate across 27,084 tests in MOTIntel data. Korando has one of the lower high-confidence rates at 21.2%. Musso deserves extra checking at 26.0%.
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.
Ssangyong combined failure rate: 21.7% — all-model average is 18.7%. Ranked #38 of 48 makes by failure rate (1 = lowest). Raw rates reflect each make's fleet age mix — newer fleets naturally fail less.
Not enough high-confidence model reports are available yet.
Not enough high-confidence model reports are available yet.
Most reliable Ssangyong models in MOT data
| # | Model | MOT failure rate | Tests | Vehicles |
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Ssangyong models with the highest MOT failure rates
| # | Model | MOT failure rate | Tests | Vehicles |
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Common Ssangyong MOT problem areas
| # | Problem area | MOT notes | Models affected | What to check | High-rate examples |
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All Ssangyong model reports
| Model | MOT tests | Vehicles | Failure rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korando limited data | 8,990 | 6,919 | 21.2% |
| Tivoli limited data | 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.