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RD53 RDS

2013 Ssangyong Korando

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,516 mi
Last recorded113,516 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Ssangyong Korando59,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD53 RDS
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 113,516 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 104,821 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central General underbody corrosion

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Hand brake. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 93,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 82,990 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 73,764 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 61,027 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 61,026 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 58,653 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 48,252 miles

Both side rear service brakes fluctuating slightly on test.

Near side front to rear brake pipe corroding and slightly pitted.

Nearside Front Tyre thin at 2mm.

Off side front to rear brake pipe corroding and slightly pitted.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroding and slightly pitted.

Offside Front Tyre getting thin at 2.5mm.

Fail 12 Mar 2019 48,247 miles

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

Both side rear service brakes fluctuating slightly on test.

Long hand brake lever travel.

Near side front to rear brake pipe corroding and slightly pitted.

Nearside Front Tyre thin at 2mm.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Catching fuel filler pipework slightly. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Off side front to rear brake pipe corroding and slightly pitted.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroding and slightly pitted.

Offside Front Tyre getting thin at 2.5mm.

Pass 7 Mar 2018 35,103 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 35,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 30,222 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 22,861 miles

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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RD53 RDS is a 2013 Ssangyong Korando in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Ssangyong Korando models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 59,358 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RD53 RDS, 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 13 years old, this Ssangyong Korando is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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RD53 RDS is a 2013 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 14 March 2013.

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