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AU12 BWJ

2012 Ssangyong Korando

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,420 mi
Last recorded57,420 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ssangyong Korando60,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 BWJ
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 57,420 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 57,419 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 53,760 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing appearing to slightly crack on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 52,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 52,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 52,470 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 48,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

chip to screen

Fail 2 Aug 2022 48,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

chip to screen

Pass 20 Jul 2021 41,430 miles

Metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 7 Aug 2020 37,896 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 37,659 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 31,470 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 31,468 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 25,434 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 20,379 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread low outer edge

Offside Front tyre tread low outer edge

Pass 25 Jul 2016 15,261 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 15,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure FRICTION MATERIAL BREAKING UP (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 11,706 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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AU12 BWJ is a 2012 Ssangyong Korando in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Ssangyong Korando models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 60,094 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 AU12 BWJ, 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 14 years old, this Ssangyong Korando is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AU12 BWJ is a 2012 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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