2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Ssangyong Musso MOT pass rate and common faults

380 MOT tests in 2024. 69.5% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

80Well below average
Passed first time69.5%
Failed or needed repairs30.5%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 380 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side7.1%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.0%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value4.5%
    19 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
    26 marked dangerous
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working3.9%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.4%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.9%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    9 marked dangerous
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  10. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes27.4%
  2. Lights & electrics16.3%
  3. Suspension5.3%
  4. Tyres3.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  6. Steering3.4%
  7. Body & chassis2.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick16.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.7%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.5%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.4%

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 2020 Ssangyong Musso?

In 2024, 69.5% of 2020 Ssangyong Musso cars passed their MOT first time, across 380 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Ssangyong Musso?

The most common failure reasons were parking brake performance: inoperative on one side; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2020 Ssangyong Musso reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 80, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).