At a Glance
Ssangyong has 90 identified common problems across 7 models, with the Musso being the most affected model and electrical the most common problem category. Based on 236K MOT tests from DVSA data.
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Below: per-model breakdowns of Ssangyong common problems, MOT failure rates by category, pass-rate data, and repair patterns drawn from 236K DVSA MOT tests across 20 years. Click any model to see generation-specific issues, mileage-banded fault patterns, and the most common MOT failures recorded by UK testers.
MOT Tests & Failures by Model
Top Ssangyong models by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Ssangyong Common Problems by Model
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Rexton
Most common: Brakes
Korando
Most common: Brakes
Musso
Most common: Brakes
Tivoli
Most common: Brakes
Rodius
Most common: Brakes
Kyron
Most common: Brakes
Actyon
Most common: Brakes
Most Common Ssangyong MOT Failures
Every reason Ssangyong vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads or linings worn | 7.70% |
| 2 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 7.17% |
| 3 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 6.83% |
| 4 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 6.03% |
| 5 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 6.00% |
| 6 | Number plate lamp not working | 5.94% |
| 7 | Brake performance below minimum | 5.43% |
| 8 | Exhaust system fault | 4.16% |
| 9 | Tyre condition | 3.89% |
| 10 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 3.02% |
| 11 | Windscreen washer not working | 2.49% |
| 12 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 2.36% |
| 13 | Driveshaft fault | 2.35% |
| 14 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 2.12% |
| 15 | Brake disc or drum worn | 2.12% |
| 16 | Stop lamp not working | 2.10% |
| 17 | Track rod end worn | 2.05% |
| 18 | Headlamp aim defect | 1.88% |
| 19 | Front lamp not working | 1.65% |
| 20 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 1.39% |
| 21 | Headlamp fault | 1.33% |
| 22 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 1.19% |
| 23 | Parking brake condition | 1.16% |
| 24 | Position lamp not working | 1.04% |
| 25 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 1.02% |
| 26 | Ball joint dust cover split | 0.99% |
| 27 | Front suspension fault | 0.87% |
| 28 | Indicator fault | 0.71% |
| 29 | Suspension mounting corroded | 0.67% |
| 30 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.66% |
| 31 | Airbag warning light on | 0.61% |
| 32 | ABS fault | 0.58% |
| 33 | Seat belt condition | 0.58% |
| 34 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.56% |
| 35 | Chassis condition | 0.52% |
| 36 | Rear lamp not working | 0.52% |
| 37 | Fog lamp not working | 0.49% |
| 38 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 0.46% |
| 39 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.44% |
| 40 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.39% |
| 41 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.37% |
| 42 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.37% |
| 43 | Steering rack fault | 0.36% |
| 44 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.35% |
| 45 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.35% |
| 46 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.34% |
| 47 | Brake lever fault | 0.31% |
| 48 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.24% |
| 49 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.24% |
| 50 | Brake pedal fault | 0.22% |
| 51 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.20% |
| 52 | Horn not working | 0.20% |
| 53 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.19% |
| 54 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.19% |
| 55 | Brake caliper fault | 0.18% |
| 56 | Propshaft fault | 0.18% |
| 57 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.16% |
| 58 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.16% |
| 59 | Tyre pressure monitoring system fault | 0.16% |
| 60 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.15% |
| 61 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.14% |
| 62 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.13% |
| 63 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.13% |
| 64 | Electrical switch fault | 0.12% |
| 65 | Brake fluid leak | 0.12% |
| 66 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.11% |
| 67 | Steering lock fault | 0.11% |
| 68 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.11% |
| 69 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.10% |
| 70 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.10% |
| 71 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | 0.09% |
| 72 | Reversing lamp not working | 0.09% |
| 73 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.09% |
| 74 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.08% |
| 75 | Spare wheel fault | 0.08% |
| 76 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.08% |
| 77 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.07% |
| 78 | Front fog lamp not working | 0.07% |
| 79 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.07% |
| 80 | Steering free play excessive | 0.07% |
| 81 | Towbar fault | 0.07% |
| 82 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.07% |
| 83 | Front passenger door fault | 0.07% |
| 84 | Rear suspension fault | 0.06% |
| 85 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.06% |
| 86 | Engine oil leak | 0.06% |
| 87 | Power steering ram fault | 0.06% |
| 88 | Steering operation fault | 0.06% |
| 89 | Drag link end worn | 0.05% |
| 90 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.05% |
| 91 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.05% |
| 92 | Body security fault | 0.04% |
| 93 | Driver airbag fault | 0.04% |
| 94 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.04% |
| 95 | Exhaust leak | 0.04% |
| 96 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | 0.03% |
| 97 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | 0.03% |
| 98 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.03% |
| 99 | Driver door fault | 0.03% |
| 100 | Steering arm worn | 0.03% |
| 101 | King pin or swivel pin worn | 0.03% |
| 102 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.03% |
| 103 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | 0.03% |
| 104 | Transmission oil leak | 0.03% |
| 105 | CV joint worn | 0.02% |
| 106 | Driver seat fault | 0.02% |
| 107 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.02% |
| 108 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 109 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | 0.02% |
| 110 | Passenger seat fault | 0.02% |
| 111 | Steering lock stop fault | 0.02% |
| 112 | Steering column fault | 0.02% |
| 113 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | 0.02% |
| 114 | Steering coupling worn | 0.02% |
| 115 | Electric power steering fault | 0.02% |
| 116 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.01% |
| 117 | Handbrake fails on gradient | 0.01% |
| 118 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.01% |
| 119 | Additional braking device fault | 0.01% |
| 120 | Suspension unit fault | 0.01% |
| 121 | Power steering pump fault | 0.01% |
| 122 | Universal joint worn | 0.01% |
| 123 | Brake servo fault | 0.01% |
| 124 | Electronic braking system fault | 0.01% |
| 125 | Speedometer fault | 0.01% |
| 126 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | 0.01% |
| 127 | Steering box fault | 0.01% |
| 128 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 129 | Daytime running lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 130 | Load sensing valve fault | <0.01% |
| 131 | Axle corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 132 | Engine mounting worn or broken | <0.01% |
| 133 | Undertray damaged or missing | <0.01% |
| 134 | Electronic parking brake fault | <0.01% |
| 135 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | <0.01% |
| 136 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 137 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 138 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 139 | Hydraulic fluid leak | <0.01% |
| 140 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 141 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 142 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 143 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 144 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 145 | Brake relay lever fault | <0.01% |
| 146 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 147 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 148 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 149 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 150 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 151 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | <0.01% |
| 152 | Brake clevis joint worn | <0.01% |
| 153 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 154 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 155 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | <0.01% |
| 156 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 157 | Step damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 158 | Brake linkage mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 159 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 160 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 161 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 162 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 163 | Headlamp washer not working | <0.01% |
| 164 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 165 | Panhard rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 166 | Suspension coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 167 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 168 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 169 | Halfshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 170 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 171 | Radius arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 172 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 173 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 174 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
| 175 | Torque or reaction arm worn | <0.01% |
| 176 | Brake pedal linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 177 | Hand-operated brake valve condition | <0.01% |
| 178 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 179 | Hinged tailboard damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 180 | Loading door damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 181 | Reversing lamp switch fault | <0.01% |
| 182 | Steering damper fault | <0.01% |
| 183 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
Showing all 183 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Ssangyong MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for Ssangyong, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Ssangyong problems?
Based on analysis of 236K Ssangyong MOT tests from DVSA data, Ssangyong has 90 identified common problems across 7 models. The Ssangyong Musso has the most recorded problems. Electrical issues are the most common category.
Which Ssangyong model has the most problems?
By total identified common problems, the Ssangyong Musso has the highest count with 44 problems. This is partly because it is one of the more popular Ssangyong models on UK roads. See the models grid for a full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Ssangyong?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Ssangyong owners spot problems early. We review all submissions before they are published.
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