2012 Ssangyong Korando 2.0L Diesel · AL02 LEL
2012 Ssangyong Korando (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 95,093 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- SSANGYONG KORANDO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,093 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AL02 LEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 95,093 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AL02 LEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ssangyong Korando (AL02 LEL) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
AL02 LEL Mileage History
- 27/09/202377,494 mi
- 25/09/202487,179 mi+9,685 mi
- 25/09/202487,179 mi
- 25/09/202595,093 mi+7,914 mi
- 30/09/202595,093 mi
Average of roughly 8,758 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for SsangYong (KGM) SsangYong Korando
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Common Problems: SSANGYONG KORANDO
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- DPF Blockage(Moderate)
The 2.0L and 2.2L diesel engines are prone to DPF clogging if used primarily for short journeys.
- Timing Chain Stretch(Serious)
The 2.0L and 2.2L diesel engines can suffer from timing chain stretch due to tensioner wear or insufficient oil pressure, especially if oil changes are neglected.
- EGR Valve Carbon Buildup(Moderate)
The EGR valve can clog with carbon deposits, causing rough idle, black smoke, and reduced performance. This is worse on cars used for short urban journeys.
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- DPF BlockageModerate
The 2.0L and 2.2L diesel engines are prone to DPF clogging if used primarily for short journeys.
- Timing Chain StretchSerious
The 2.0L and 2.2L diesel engines can suffer from timing chain stretch due to tensioner wear or insufficient oil pressure, especially if oil changes are neglected.
- EGR Valve Carbon BuildupModerate
The EGR valve can clog with carbon deposits, causing rough idle, black smoke, and reduced performance. This is worse on cars used for short urban journeys.
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