2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Ssangyong Musso MOT pass rate and common faults

433 MOT tests in 2024. 61.9% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

75Well below average
Passed first time61.9%
Failed or needed repairs38.1%
Typical mileage at test54,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 433 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side9.2%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.3%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.2%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.5%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.1%
    25 marked dangerous
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value4.2%
    26 marked dangerous
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working3.9%
  8. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    14 marked dangerous
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes34.4%
  2. Lights & electrics24.5%
  3. Suspension12.5%
  4. Steering9.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  6. Tyres4.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.3%
  4. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)5.8%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.8%

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: parking brake performance: inoperative on one side. 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 2018 Ssangyong Musso?

In 2024, 61.9% of 2018 Ssangyong Musso cars passed their MOT first time, across 433 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Ssangyong Musso?

The most common failure reasons were parking brake performance: inoperative on one side; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2018 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).