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K5 VJK

2015 Ssangyong Korando

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,245 mi
Last recorded86,245 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Ssangyong Korando51,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 VJK
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 86,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 86,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 76,296 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 76,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 70,068 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 70,065 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Mar 2023 63,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 55,634 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 55,631 miles

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 49,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 42,903 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 37,557 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 29,284 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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K5 VJK is a 2015 Ssangyong Korando in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2015 Ssangyong Korando models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 51,850 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 K5 VJK, 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 11 years old, this Ssangyong Korando is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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K5 VJK is a 2015 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 8 June 2015.

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