5 models · 71,977 MOT tests
SsangYong reliability
SsangYong cars fail 32.1% of first MOT tests (all cars: 28.4%), 52% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage. The most reliable SsangYong on MOT results is the SsangYong Rexton; the least is the SsangYong Musso.
Ranked
Every SsangYong model, most reliable first
Ranked against cars of the same age and mileage, so a new model and an old one are judged fairly.
| # | Model | Type | Tests | Fail rate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SsangYong Rexton2003–2021 cars | Large SUV | 11,468 | 35.6% | Well below average |
| 2 | SsangYong Korando1997–2021 cars | Family SUV | 24,328 | 31.8% | Well below average |
| 3 | SsangYong Tivoli2015–2021 cars | Small SUV | 20,685 | 26.6% | Well below average |
| 4 | SsangYong Rodius2005–2020 cars | MPV and people carrier | 9,895 | 38.5% | Well below average |
| 5 | SsangYong Musso1996–2021 cars | Pickup | 5,601 | 34.9% | Well below average |
Compare across every brand in the UK MOT Reliability Index.
Questions
SsangYong reliability questions
Are SsangYong cars reliable?
SsangYong cars fail 32.1% of first MOT tests, 52% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, across 71,977 UK MOT tests from 2022 to 2024.
What is the most reliable SsangYong?
On MOT results, the SsangYong Rexton: it fails 35.6% of first tests, 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age.
Which SsangYong should I avoid?
The SsangYong Musso has the weakest MOT record of the SsangYong range (98% more MOT fails than the average car its age). Check any used one's MOT history before you buy.
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