Is the SsangYong Korando ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 7,910 MOT tests, around 55% of SsangYong Korandos still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 15% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 30%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 93% diesel, 7% petrol. Diesel Korandos are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Every petrol Korando in the data (2011 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 55%
- Likely charged
- 15%
- Depends on the car
- 30%
- MOT tests analysed
- 7,910
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Korando ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Korandos of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Likely compliant373 tested | Likely compliant362 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant610 tested | Likely compliant78 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant698 tested | Likely compliant65 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant925 tested | Likely compliant7 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant1,234 tested | – |
| 2015 | Check exact car1,424 tested | – |
| 2014 | Check exact car961 tested | – |
| 2013 | Likely charged542 tested | Likely compliant1 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged530 tested | Likely compliant3 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged73 tested | Likely compliant1 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Korando
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (93% of Korandos tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (7% of Korandos tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Korandos from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (30% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or SsangYong can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Korandos fare at the MOT too: see the SsangYong Korando MOT failure rate.
Buying a used SsangYong Korando for London: what the MOT data shows
The SsangYong Korandos in this data were first registered between 2011 and 2020. 2015 was the most common year, with 1,424 tests (18% of the total), and half were registered in 2016 or later.
Korandos from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 75% of the time, at an average of 40,823 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 55% of the time with 81,441 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Korandos likely to comply are from 2016. 1,234 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 66% of the time and averaged 55,733 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Korando's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (8.1% of tests) and "inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps" (4.4%); brakes: "efficiency below requirements" (3.6%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 17.1% of tests.
Overall, 68% of Korandos passed first time, slightly below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 54,901 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other SsangYong models
About this data
Based on 7,910 first MOT tests of the SsangYong Korando carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 7,910 MOT tests say about the SsangYong Korando and London's ULEZ.
Is the SsangYong Korando ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 55% of Korandos on the road are likely compliant and 15% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Korando years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Korandos first registered from 2011 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Korando ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Korandos from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Korando is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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