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J5 EGS

2016 Ssangyong Korando

Red Diesel 2157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,983 mi
Last recorded53,983 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ssangyong Korando46,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 EGS
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 53,983 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 53,941 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 49,173 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 43,723 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 43,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 39,175 miles

Front Inner brake pads wearing low

Fail 3 Mar 2023 39,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner brake pads wearing low

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 34,649 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 29,173 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 25,164 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 20,800 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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J5 EGS is a 2016 Ssangyong Korando in Red with a 2,157cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Ssangyong Korando models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 46,908 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 J5 EGS, 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 10 years old, this Ssangyong Korando is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J5 EGS registered?

J5 EGS is a 2016 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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