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L55 USE

2016 Ssangyong Korando

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,500 mi
Last recorded115,500 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ssangyong Korando46,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 USE
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 115,500 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 104,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 103,996 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 92,066 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 92,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 84,464 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 84,208 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 71,124 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 55,133 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 55,133 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 41,139 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 32,112 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 32,112 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spaced incorrectly (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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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L55 USE is a 2016 Ssangyong Korando in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L55 USE, 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 L55 USE registered?

L55 USE is a 2016 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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