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SV03 NWS

2003 Ssangyong Korando

White Diesel 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

62,692 mi
Last recorded62,692 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ssangyong Korando50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 NWS
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2019 62,692 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts towbar wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 59,034 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 59,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 50,851 miles

Central Rear Upper slightly corroded fuel lines

Nearside Front Lower side steps slightly corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2017 50,849 miles

Central Rear Lower Fuel tank insecure tank straps missing (7.2.1)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Rear Upper slightly corroded fuel lines

Nearside Front Lower side steps slightly corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2016 43,649 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

clutch slave cylinder leaking

n/s & o/s handbrake cable guides corroded

n/s & o/s secondary tank straps corroded and missing

Fail 30 Dec 2016 43,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

clutch slave cylinder leaking

n/s & o/s handbrake cable guides corroded

n/s & o/s secondary tank straps corroded and missing

Fail 12 Dec 2016 43,309 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure n/s & o/s (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Fuel hose leaking filler hose (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s & o/s (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (8.2.2)

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s bottom bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s & o/s (2.7.2a)

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (2.4.G.1)

Front exhaust clamp corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front wheel bearing not tested because of binding brake

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded and loose

clutch slave cylinder leaking

exhaust center pipe loose

n/s & o/s handbrake cable guides corroded

n/s & o/s secondary tank straps corroded and missing

Pass 21 Dec 2015 33,406 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front propshaft removed at time of test

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s & o/s (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (3.7.B.3)

fuel tank secondary supports corroded off

Fail 11 Dec 2015 33,257 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim too high n/s & o/s (1.8)

Fuel hose leaking filler pipe (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s & o/s (2.7.2a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s & o/s (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s & o/s (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (3.7.B.3)

fuel tank secondary supports corroded off

front propshaft rear uj joint loose

Pass 5 Jan 2015 24,169 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 24,169 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 16,531 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 15,002 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 12,871 miles

Both rear brake discs inner surfaces pitted

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 11,207 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 9,363 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 8,106 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 6,622 miles

low reading on o/s handbrake

Pass 3 Jan 2007 5,115 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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SV03 NWS is a 2003 Ssangyong Korando in White with a 2,295cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2003 Ssangyong Korando models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 50,851 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 SV03 NWS, 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 23 years old, this Ssangyong Korando is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SV03 NWS is a 2003 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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