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MX12 HFM

2012 Ssangyong Korando

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,439 mi
Last recorded125,439 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ssangyong Korando60,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX12 HFM
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 125,439 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 121,616 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 119,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexy split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 119,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Inner sidewall - Been ran flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexy split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 114,335 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 114,242 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 108,981 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 98,065 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 98,065 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 87,220 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 87,218 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x front to rear, to nsr flexi and osr flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outer fronts. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 71,815 miles

Nearside 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 12 Jan 2019 71,815 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 57,907 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 53,466 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 45,175 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 45,171 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 34,717 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 34,717 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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MX12 HFM is a 2012 Ssangyong Korando in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MX12 HFM, 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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MX12 HFM is a 2012 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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