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GN12 FNF

2012 Ssangyong Korando

Orange Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,532 mi
Last recorded97,532 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ssangyong Korando60,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN12 FNF
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 97,532 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 97,509 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 89,653 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near & offside by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 78,023 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 66,609 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 63,982 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test smellies on mirror ()

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

Rear Nail in tyre both rear tyres ()

handbrake travel, just passed

Fail 29 Apr 2022 63,982 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended middle buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test smellies on mirror ()

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

Rear Nail in tyre both rear tyres ()

handbrake travel, just passed

Pass 9 Feb 2021 57,958 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 49,688 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 49,688 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 47,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge and cracking in sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In outer edge ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Slight play in lower steering column universal joint

Fail 1 Mar 2019 47,950 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small pin hole and leaking slightly but holding grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge and cracking in sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking slightly but holding grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In outer edge ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Slight play in lower steering column universal joint

Pass 16 Feb 2018 40,771 miles

Front Inner track rods have slight play (both)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 40,719 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Inner track rods have slight play (both)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 33,609 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 27,483 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 27,483 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake only just passes brake test

Pass 27 Feb 2015 20,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GN12 FNF is a 2012 Ssangyong Korando in Orange 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 GN12 FNF, 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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GN12 FNF is a 2012 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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