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NA16 TBZ

2016 Ssangyong Korando

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

80,815 mi
Last recorded80,815 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ssangyong Korando46,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA16 TBZ
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 80,815 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated + offside front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + offside rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2024 75,359 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front propshaft missing/removed at time of test

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 Front daytime running light not working

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted obscuring inspection

Fail 13 Dec 2024 75,356 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front prop-rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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 Front daytime running light not working

sill covers fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 12 Oct 2023 59,534 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsr osr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake slightly reduced efficiency

surface corrision to chassis various

Fail 12 Oct 2023 59,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsr osr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear handbrake slightly reduced efficiency

surface corrision to chassis various

Pass 24 Mar 2023 57,633 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and cracked on outer sidewall (no cords exposed) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

general underside corrosion

slight oil leak rear diff

Fail 22 Mar 2023 57,633 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and cracked on outer sidewall (no cords exposed) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

general underside corrosion

slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 23 Mar 2022 49,504 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

dipstick from gearbox dipstick tube

general underside corrosion

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2022 49,498 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

dipstick from gearbox dipstick tube

general underside corrosion

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

parking brake lags in performance o/s/r

Pass 20 Feb 2021 39,818 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyres perished 265/65/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seatbelt has slight twist

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2021 39,717 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Belt has excessive twist causing retraction function to be poor. (7.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Taped over (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 265/65/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyres perished 265/65/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seatbelt has slight twist

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 36,284 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 36,581 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 32,361 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 32,361 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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NA16 TBZ is a 2016 Ssangyong Korando in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 NA16 TBZ, 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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NA16 TBZ is a 2016 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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