Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 Ssangyong Korando?

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 2020 Ssangyong Korando?

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 2020 Ssangyong Korando?

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 2020 Ssangyong Korando reliable?

Based on MOT data from 303 vehicles, the 2020 Ssangyong Korando has a first-time MOT pass rate of 85.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2020 Ssangyong Korando?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2020 Ssangyong Korando are: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (25.9% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (24.3% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (22.3% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2020 Ssangyong Korando?

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.

CarHunch

Get Started

Ssangyong Korando (2020)

303 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.8% first-time pass rate

2020 Ssangyong Korando

CarHunch analysed 303 real MOT records for the 2020 Ssangyong Korando. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
Which year to buy? →

On this page

AI Analysis Reliability Overview Common Issues Check a Specific Reg Buyer's Checklist Mileage Distribution Still on the Road MOT Averages Colour Breakdown Compare Models

Moderate sample. 303 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2020 Ssangyong Korando is a reliably solid performer, with an 85.8% first-time MOT pass rate that sits 5.8 percentage points above the UK average—suggesting it's built to a decent standard. However, 16.5% of these vehicles have suffered a dangerous defect at some point, which is worth noting if you're buying used.

With an average mileage of 32,562 miles at test time, these cars are running relatively hard for their age, yet they're averaging only 0.71 failures per vehicle, which is respectable. The 3.7 advisories per car point to minor wear items rather than structural problems, so when shopping used, request the full MOT history and have any flagged advisories checked by a trusted mechanic before purchase.

The 2020 Ssangyong Korando passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (85.8%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

85.8%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

16.5%

At least once in MOT history

Check this vehicle

Avg failures / car

0.71

Over 3.9 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

29k

Middle half: 21k–37k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 85.8% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 3.7 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 303 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.

Average reliability — agree?

What tends to go wrong

Across 303 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 25.9%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Tyre wear 22.3%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Other issues 5.5%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2020.

See this vehicle's full MOT history & AI hunches

Spot recurring advisories, hidden issues, and how it compares to 303 Ssangyong Korando cars.

Before you buy a 2020 Ssangyong Korando

Based on MOT data from 303 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 16.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 8,295 Ssangyong Korando vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 20%

1,662

Black 16.9%

1,404

Grey 14.8%

1,224

Silver 14.7%

1,222

Blue 14.7%

1,217

Red 11.6%

965

Green 4.1%

340

Maroon 2.4%

196

Brown 0.4%

Orange 0.2%

Multi-colour 0.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Ssangyong Korando 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.

28,876

typical

20,851

low mileage

37,089

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Ssangyong Korando vehicles fall between 20,851 and 37,089 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 20,851 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.

✓ 20,851–37,089 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Ssangyong Korandos sit.

⚠ Over 50,070 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Ssangyong Korando — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Ssangyong Korandos are still on the road.

Strong survival — 294 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.71

Avg failures per vehicle

3.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

Other model years — Ssangyong Korando: All Korando years → Which year to buy? →

1998 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Or browse all models: Ssangyong →

Compare with another model

See how the 2020 Ssangyong Korando stacks up against a rival.

Average reliability — agree?