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LJ12 CBY

2012 Ssangyong Korando

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,067 mi
Last recorded90,067 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ssangyong Korando60,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 CBY
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 90,067 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 77,868 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f - n/s/f - n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 77,864 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f - n/s/f - n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 49,240 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 49,240 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery cables (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 48,583 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 48,583 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 47,725 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs have small pitting to surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 47,725 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very excessive rusting. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Washer jet is blocked.

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very excessive rusting. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 47,722 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Number plate damaged. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very excessive rusting. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Washer jet is blocked.

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very excessive rusting. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 44,784 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 44,784 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 41,358 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 35,059 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre slight wear inner edges

Pass 15 Jun 2016 30,178 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 24,057 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LJ12 CBY is a 2012 Ssangyong Korando in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LJ12 CBY, 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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LJ12 CBY is a 2012 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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