2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Ssangyong Musso MOT pass rate and common faults

297 MOT tests in 2024. 59.9% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

75Well below average
Passed first time59.9%
Failed or needed repairs40.1%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 297 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.8%
  2. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side9.1%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements8.8%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.4%
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working4.4%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.0%
    15 marked dangerous
  7. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.4%
    10 marked dangerous
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes38.4%
  2. Lights & electrics25.6%
  3. Suspension22.6%
  4. Steering6.4%
  5. Tyres5.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.7%
  8. Body & chassis2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.4%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.4%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2017 Ssangyong Musso?

In 2024, 59.9% of 2017 Ssangyong Musso cars passed their MOT first time, across 297 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Ssangyong Musso?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; parking brake performance: inoperative on one side; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2017 Ssangyong Musso reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 75, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).