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L40 VAL

2018 Ssangyong Korando

White Diesel 2157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,686 mi
Last recorded72,686 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ssangyong Korando35,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 VAL
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 72,686 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2026 72,432 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar component defective mounting bolt missing (6.1.6 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 64,198 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 52,970 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 52,970 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

small splits in rear propshaft doughnut joint

Pass 27 Jun 2023 42,888 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 42,888 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 32,921 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 23,066 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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L40 VAL is a 2018 Ssangyong Korando in White with a 2,157cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Ssangyong Korando models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 35,563 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 L40 VAL, 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 8 years old, this Ssangyong Korando is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L40 VAL is a 2018 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 28 June 2018.

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