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SW12 PGV

2012 Ssangyong Korando

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,700 mi
Last recorded50,700 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ssangyong Korando60,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 PGV
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 50,700 miles

underside covered in sealant and undertray fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2026 50,700 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 50,543 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 49,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 48,408 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 48,408 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 45,265 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 45,263 miles

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

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 43,032 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box has slight leak on main pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 41,691 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 41,691 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 37,831 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Feb 2018 33,696 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Feb 2018 33,689 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

coolant level below min level

Pass 2 Mar 2017 28,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 22,173 miles

Offside Rear seatbelt not fully tested due to childs seat being fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Aug 2015 19,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper torn

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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SW12 PGV is a 2012 Ssangyong Korando in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SW12 PGV, 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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What year was SW12 PGV registered?

SW12 PGV is a 2012 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 21 August 2012.

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The MOT history for SW12 PGV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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