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J18 RUE

2012 Ssangyong Korando

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,231 mi
Last recorded61,231 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ssangyong Korando60,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 RUE
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 61,231 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 55,609 miles

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective blade is split (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 55,607 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade is split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective blade is split (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 48,134 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Aug 2022 44,292 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 44,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 42,592 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small splits in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 25 Aug 2021 42,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small splits in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 24 Aug 2020 40,137 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 36,658 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 32,286 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 26,685 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 21,010 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 21,010 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 17,871 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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J18 RUE is a 2012 Ssangyong Korando in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J18 RUE, 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 J18 RUE registered?

J18 RUE is a 2012 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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