2012 SsangYong Korando · 1,797 MOT tests
2012 SsangYong Korando reliability
2012 SsangYong Korandos fail 43.1% of first MOT tests, 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 9 Korando years (1,797 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SsangYong Korandos: 31.8%)
- 43.1%
- first-time fail rate (all SsangYong Korandos: 31.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 79,659
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,797
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 40% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 4.1% of tests fail here (376% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 42% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 SsangYong Korando
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics21.8%
- Brakes15.1%
- Suspension14.8%
- Body, chassis and structure10.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.5%
- Tyres6%
- Seat belts and airbags4.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 8.35%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 7.23%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.34%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 4.79%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.56%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.28%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.14%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (16.92%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.41%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.24%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.95%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (4.9%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 SsangYong Korando reliable?
2012 SsangYong Korandos fail 43.1% of first MOT tests, 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 9 Korando years (1,797 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 SsangYong Korando MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (8.35% of tests), stop lamp not working (7.23% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (5.34% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 SsangYong Korando have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 SsangYong Korando shows 79,659 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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