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

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83.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+4.2%

vs SsangYong Avg

1

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

SsangYong Torres — MOT Reliability Overview

The SsangYong Torres has an average MOT pass rate of 83.5%, which is 4.2 percentage points above the SsangYong brand average of 79.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Torres is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a SsangYong Torres fails its MOT are lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, suspension, brakes. If you are preparing your Torres 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 Torres, 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 Torres performs at MOT across different model years.

2023

Based on 2,000 vehicles

83.5%Good
SsangYong average: 79.3%
Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

11.5%

Top MOT Failures — SsangYong Torres

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

1

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

14.0%
2

Suspension

12.0%
3

Brakes

10.5%
4

Tyres

9.5%
5

Exhaust, fuel and emissions

7.0%
SsangYong Torres Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Front

29.0%

Rear

27.0%

Offside

20.0%

Other SsangYong Models

Compare MOT reliability across SsangYong models.

SsangYong Tivoli

79.8% pass rate

SsangYong Korando

78.5% pass rate

SsangYong Rexton

76.8% pass rate

SsangYong Musso

77.8% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for SsangYong Torres

SsangYong Torres — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the SsangYong Torres MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the SsangYong Torres?
The average MOT pass rate for the SsangYong Torres is 83.5% compared to the SsangYong average of 79.3%. 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 Torres?
The most common MOT failures on the SsangYong Torres are: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (14.0%), Suspension (12.0%), Brakes (10.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the SsangYong Torres reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 83.5%, the SsangYong Torres is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a SsangYong Torres?
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 Torres?
Mileage data for the SsangYong Torres is available in the detailed breakdown on this page.

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