SsangYong Musso MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the SsangYong Musso. Check any Musso by registration number below.

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74.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-2.7%

vs SsangYong Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

SsangYong Musso — MOT Reliability Overview

The SsangYong Musso has an average MOT pass rate of 74.3%, which is 2.7 percentage points below the SsangYong brand average of 76.9%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Musso on the road.

The most common reasons a SsangYong Musso fails its MOT are an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, parking brake inoperative on one side, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened. If you are preparing your Musso for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used SsangYong Musso, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the SsangYong Musso performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 71 vehicles

64.8%Below Average

SsangYong average: 76.9%

Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

24.6%

Mileage at 3yr

75k mi

2021

Based on 793 vehicles

71.4%Average

SsangYong average: 76.9%

Dangerous Defects

8.0%

Retest Rate

31.6%

Mileage at 3yr

63k mi

2020

Based on 1,051 vehicles

77.7%Good

SsangYong average: 76.9%

Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

27.0%

Mileage at 3yr

68k mi

Mileage at 5yr

85k mi

2019

Based on 1,507 vehicles

70.7%Average

SsangYong average: 76.9%

Dangerous Defects

8.3%

Retest Rate

28.7%

Mileage at 3yr

72k mi

Mileage at 5yr

91k mi

2018

Based on 1,225 vehicles

66.1%Average

SsangYong average: 76.9%

Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

35.3%

Mileage at 5yr

82k mi

2017

Based on 776 vehicles

66.1%Average

SsangYong average: 76.9%

Dangerous Defects

8.3%

Retest Rate

28.4%

Mileage at 5yr

103k mi

2016

Based on 210 vehicles

60.5%Below Average

SsangYong average: 76.9%

Dangerous Defects

9.3%

Retest Rate

34.7%

1999

Based on 77 vehicles

87.0%Excellent

SsangYong average: 76.9%

Mileage at 10yr

163k mi

1998

Based on 120 vehicles

82.5%Good

SsangYong average: 76.9%

Mileage at 10yr

158k mi

1997

Based on 155 vehicles

82.6%Good

SsangYong average: 76.9%

1996

Based on 103 vehicles

88.3%Excellent

SsangYong average: 76.9%

0

Based on 2,477 vehicles

73.4%Average

SsangYong average: 76.9%

Mileage at 5yr

53k mi

Top MOT Failures — SsangYong Musso

The most common reasons a SsangYong Musso fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

5.7%

Parking brake inoperative on one side

5.2%

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

4.6%

Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement

3.8%

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.5%

SsangYong Musso Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Offside

5.6%

Rear

5.6%

Rear Offside

4.2%

Other SsangYong Models

Compare MOT reliability across SsangYong models.

SsangYong Tivoli Ultimate T

87.5% pass rate

SsangYong Tivoli

79.4% pass rate

SsangYong Korando

97.4% pass rate

SsangYong Kyron

65.5% pass rate

SsangYong Rexton Ventura Auto

85.5% pass rate

SsangYong Rexton 270 Ex Auto

65.7% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for SsangYong Musso

SsangYong Musso — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the SsangYong Musso MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the SsangYong Musso?

The average MOT pass rate for the SsangYong Musso is 74.3% compared to the SsangYong average of 76.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a SsangYong Musso?

The most common MOT failures on the SsangYong Musso are: An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (5.7%), Parking brake inoperative on one side (5.2%), A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (4.6%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the SsangYong Musso reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 74.3%, the SsangYong Musso is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a SsangYong Musso?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a SsangYong Musso?

Typical mileage for the SsangYong Musso: 74,952 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Musso to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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