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AU12 BWW

2012 Ssangyong Korando

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,736 mi
Last recorded106,736 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ssangyong Korando60,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 106,736 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 103,736 miles

Both front steel brake pipes that go to flexi pipe are starting to corrode

o/s/f brake has got hot at some point

o/s/r steel brake pipe going to flexi is starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre is wearing heavy on the inner edge

slight play o/s rack end spindle

Fail 28 Jan 2025 103,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front steel brake pipes that go to flexi pipe are starting to corrode

o/s/f brake has got hot at some point

o/s/r steel brake pipe going to flexi is starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre is wearing heavy on the inner edge

slight play o/s rack end spindle

Pass 25 Jan 2024 96,358 miles

Both rear steel brake pipes going to flexi pipes are starting to corrode

Fail 25 Jan 2024 96,358 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Both rear steel brake pipes going to flexi pipes are starting to corrode

Pass 27 Jan 2023 86,045 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on the inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 2mm left on pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear spring assistor for towing is broken

Fail 26 Jan 2023 86,045 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on the inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 2mm left on pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear spring assistor for towing is broken

Pass 25 Jan 2022 75,629 miles

both drivers side front & rear tyres are getting close to the 2mm wear bars

Fail 25 Jan 2022 75,629 miles

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

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

both drivers side front & rear tyres are getting close to the 2mm wear bars

Pass 21 Jan 2021 66,718 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 66,718 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 58,896 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 50,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 44,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover & undertrays fitted preventing full inspection off some components

Pass 15 Apr 2017 36,875 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 29,652 miles

both rear tyres perished 2011

offside front tyre perished 2012

Pass 28 Apr 2015 22,138 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 BWW is a 2012 Ssangyong Korando in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BWW, 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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What year was AU12 BWW registered?

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

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