2021 Ssangyong Korando Ultimate TD Auto 1.6L Diesel · CA11 ELK

The SsangYong Korando Ultimate TD Auto presents a clean and stable mechanical picture based on the available DVSA MOT records. The most recent test, conducted on 18 December 2025 at 29,981 miles, passed with zero defects recorded, and the preceding test on 2 January 2025 at 24,270 miles also returned a completely clean pass. This indicates a consistent maintenance trend with no recurring faults, advisories, or failures across both recorded inspections. The vehicle has clearly been kept in roadworthy condition with no emerging mechanical or structural concerns flagged by the tester. The mileage pattern tells a story of exceptionally low use for a five-year-old vehicle. The 5,691-mile gap between the January 2025 test and the December 2025 test averages out to roughly 517 miles per month, which is modest but not unusually so. However, the overall annualised figure of approximately 5,996 miles per year sits well below the UK average of around 7,500 miles annually. The record is notably sparse, with only two tests documented, which limits the depth of trend analysis. There is no evidence of rapid mileage accumulation or suspicious odometer gaps, but the low overall mileage could mean the vehicle has spent extended periods stationary, a factor that can quietly degrade rubber components, tyres, and brake surfaces through age and disuse rather than wear. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still commission a thorough physical inspection focused on components that low-mileage use can mask. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers may have deteriorated from age and standing rather than mileage, so check for perishing, leaks, and uneven ride height. Inspect the braking system closely, particularly the rear calipers and handbrake mechanism, as binding is a common issue on vehicles that sit idle for long stretches. Examine the tyre sidewalls for date codes and cracking, even if tread depth remains legal, since rubber ages regardless of use. Finally, a structural inspection of the underbody, sills, and subframes is advisable to confirm that prolonged standing has not allowed moisture to initiate corrosion in load-bearing areas, a risk that MOTs only partially assess.