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Y20 MCS

2012 Ssangyong Korando

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,732 mi
Last recorded79,732 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ssangyong Korando60,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY20 MCS
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 79,732 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 79,685 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 72,352 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 72,336 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 65,229 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 59,220 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 59,212 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 55,929 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

chassis very rusty

Fail 17 Nov 2021 55,923 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

chassis very rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2020 53,211 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 53,211 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 50,416 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 50,412 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 49,061 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Brake requires slight adjustment (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 41,595 miles

Emissions not detectable

Pass 15 Jun 2016 31,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 19,042 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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Y20 MCS is a 2012 Ssangyong Korando in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 Y20 MCS, 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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Y20 MCS is a 2012 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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