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PJ16 VJY

2016 Ssangyong Korando

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,787 mi
Last recorded139,787 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2016 Ssangyong Korando46,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ16 VJY
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 139,787 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm 255/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

Fail 16 Oct 2024 139,787 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm 255/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

Pass 18 Oct 2023 134,163 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Handbrake shows low effort

Pass 3 Nov 2022 126,458 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 126,457 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 123,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 May 2021 104,737 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 90,957 miles

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 8 May 2020 90,926 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 20 May 2019 68,505 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 68,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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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PJ16 VJY is a 2016 Ssangyong Korando in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PJ16 VJY, 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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PJ16 VJY is a 2016 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 27 May 2016.

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