2020 Ssangyong Korando Ultimate 1.5L Petrol · CU70 NLA

The SsangYong Korando presents a stable, albeit highly unusual, maintenance trend based on the official DVSA records. The most recent test on 12 September 2025 recorded a pass at 35,658 miles with zero defects, indicating the vehicle currently meets all structural and mechanical roadworthiness standards. However, the record simultaneously lists a failure on the exact same date and mileage with no defects recorded. This anomaly suggests a data entry error or a retest situation where the initial failure was overturned, but the lack of recorded defects on a failure entry remains a significant data irregularity that warrants verification. The vehicle's mileage accumulation is notably low for its age, averaging roughly 5,943 miles per year. Between the August 2023 test at 20,669 miles and the September 2024 test at 29,627 miles, the Korando covered 8,958 miles over thirteen months. The subsequent year saw a further 6,031 miles added, reaching 35,658 miles by September 2025. This low annual mileage indicates light usage, though prolonged periods of standing can introduce its own mechanical risks, such as perished rubber suspension bushes or brake disc surface corrosion, which do not always trigger immediate MOT failures but degrade component longevity. Despite the clean MOT outcomes, the absence of recorded advisories does not guarantee the absence of wear, particularly given the low mileage and potential for long stationary periods. A prospective buyer should physically inspect the condition of the brake discs and calipers for surface corrosion and binding, as short trips and standing time accelerate this deterioration. Suspension bushes and coil springs require close examination for perishing and cracking. The exhaust system and structural underpinnings must be checked for corrosion, as low-mileage vehicles stored in damp environments often suffer from accelerated rust on subframes and exhaust components. The contradictory data entries in the 2024 and 2025 records also necessitate a thorough physical inspection to confirm the vehicle's true condition, as the official record contains anomalies that cannot be mechanically explained.