Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Ssangyong Korando Ultimate Auto?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Ssangyong Korando Ultimate Auto?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Ssangyong Korando Ultimate Auto?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Ssangyong Korando Ultimate Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 228 vehicles, the 2022 Ssangyong Korando Ultimate Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Ssangyong Korando Ultimate Auto?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ssangyong Korando Ultimate Auto (2022)

228 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92% first-time pass rate

2022 Ssangyong Korando Ultimate Auto

CarHunch analysed 228 real MOT records for the 2022 Ssangyong Korando Ultimate Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Korando Ultimate Auto passes MOT at 89.1%, well above the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at just 4.8% of vehicles—this is a reassuringly reliable car for a recent model. With an average of only 0.17 failures per vehicle and 0.7 advisories, owners can expect minimal unexpected repair bills during early ownership.

At under 21,000 miles on average, these cars are lightly used, so you're buying into genuinely low mileage rather than rolled odometers. Before committing to a purchase, ask the seller for full service history and get an independent pre-buy inspection to catch any hidden issues early, since these cars are still too young for patterns to have fully emerged.

We have limited data for the 2022 Ssangyong Korando Ultimate Auto — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

92%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.17

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

19k

Middle half: 14k–26k

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These stats describe 228 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 228 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 904 Ssangyong Korando Ultimate Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 22.7%

205

Blue 18.9%

171

White 17.9%

162

Red 15.5%

140

Black 15.3%

138

Silver 9.7%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Ssangyong Korando Ultimate Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

19,470

typical

13,957

low mileage

26,055

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Ssangyong Korando Ultimate Auto vehicles fall between 13,957 and 26,055 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 13,957 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 13,957–26,055 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Ssangyong Korando Ultimate Autos sit.

⚠ Over 35,174 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.17

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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