2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Ssangyong Musso MOT pass rate and common faults

532 MOT tests in 2024. 65.4% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

75Well below average
Passed first time65.4%
Failed or needed repairs34.6%
Typical mileage at test33,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 532 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side10.2%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working7.5%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.6%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value4.9%
    28 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    33 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    24 marked dangerous
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.5%
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes30.8%
  2. Lights & electrics17.5%
  3. Tyres6.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.6%
  5. Suspension2.6%
  6. Steering1.5%
  7. Body & chassis1.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick20.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.1%
  3. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.4%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.6%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.1%

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: 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 2021 Ssangyong Musso?

In 2024, 65.4% of 2021 Ssangyong Musso cars passed their MOT first time, across 532 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Ssangyong Musso?

The most common failure reasons were parking brake performance: inoperative on one side; rear fog lamp: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2021 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).