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2013 Ssangyong Korando: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2013 Ssangyong Korandos, from 457 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: only 457 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

457MOT tests in 2025

53%pass first time (all 2013 cars: 66%)

7,300typical miles a year

5.4×the usual rate for rigid brake pipes

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2013 Ssangyong Korandos than on all cars registered in 2013.

Rigid brake pipes5.4× usual

Ssangyong Korando
25.4% All 2013 cars
4.7%

Failed outright at MOT: 5.3%, against 0.6% of all 2013 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

Rough price £100–£400 our estimate

At the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.
Drive shaft (CV) joints5.6× usual

Ssangyong Korando
18.4% All 2013 cars
3.3%

Failed outright at MOT: 5.9%, against 1.7% of all 2013 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

Rough price £60–£350 our estimate

At the viewing: Drive slowly on full steering lock in both directions and listen for clicking. Look for split rubber boots behind the front wheels.
Anti-roll bar link joints5.4× usual

Ssangyong Korando
11.8% All 2013 cars
2.2%

Failed outright at MOT: 3.7%, against 0.8% of all 2013 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanic

At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.
Ball joint dust cover4.3× usual

Ssangyong Korando
11.2% All 2013 cars
2.6%

Failed outright at MOT: 5.7%, against 1.1% of all 2013 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanic

At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.
Number plate lights2.3× usual

Ssangyong Korando
14% All 2013 cars
6.1%

Failed outright at MOT: 3.9%, against 1.8% of all 2013 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

Rough price £5–£40 our estimate

At the viewing: Check the number plate lights work and the plates are clean and legal.

By area

The share of 2013 Ssangyong Korando MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

Brakes

48% of testsRough price £150–£350

At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
Suspension

45% of testsRough price £120–£400

At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
Lights and electrics

39% of testsRough price £10–£80

At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
Tyres

34% of testsRough price £70–£150

At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
Driveshafts and joints

18% of testsRough price £60–£350

At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.
Wipers, windscreen and mirrors

12% of testsRough price £15–£250

At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

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Other years

Year	MOT tests	Most flagged
2022	554	Brakes 21%
2021	596	Brakes 27%
2020	739	Brakes 30%
2019	716	Tyres 31%
2018	744	Brakes 33%
2017	920	Brakes 36%
2016	1,184	Brakes 40%
2015	1,327	Brakes 43%
2014	870	Brakes 41%
2012	404	Brakes 45%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2013 Ssangyong Korandos registered in 2013. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score