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AB57 SAM

2015 Ssangyong Korando

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,557 mi
Last recorded57,557 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Ssangyong Korando51,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB57 SAM
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 57,557 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 54,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 47,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 47,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 39,878 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 39,876 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 33,752 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 28,359 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 28,358 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides two coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 24,336 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 20,116 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 20,116 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 15,193 miles

How Reliable is the Ssangyong Korando?

Based on 79,386 MOT tests across 8,435 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,303
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
8,435
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 803
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 637
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AB57 SAM is a 2015 Ssangyong Korando in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2015 Ssangyong Korando models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 51,850 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ssangyong Korando fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 803 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB57 SAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ssangyong Korando typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 11 years old, this Ssangyong Korando is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AB57 SAM registered?

AB57 SAM is a 2015 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 29 January 2015.

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The MOT history for AB57 SAM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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