Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1999 Daewoo Korando?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1999 Daewoo Korando?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1999 Daewoo Korando?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 1999 Daewoo Korando vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

26% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 1999 Daewoo Korando reliable?

Based on MOT data from 228 vehicles, the 1999 Daewoo Korando has a first-time MOT pass rate of 67%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 1999 Daewoo Korando?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 1999 Daewoo Korando are: Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (57.6% of vehicles), Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (52.8% of vehicles), Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (52.5% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1999 Daewoo Korando?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Daewoo Korando (1999)

228 real MOT outcomes analysed • 67% first-time pass rate

1999 Daewoo Korando

CarHunch analysed 228 real MOT records for the 1999 Daewoo Korando. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 1999 Korando is a reliability concern: a 64.3% first-time pass rate sits well below the UK average of 80%, and over a quarter of these vehicles (26.3%) have recorded dangerous defects during their MOT history. That's a serious red flag for any prospective buyer, suggesting structural or safety issues are common in the model.

At around 67,500 miles median, these Korandos show typical wear for their age, but they're accumulating an average of 3.24 failures and 12.1 advisories per test, indicating persistent mechanical problems rather than isolated issues. Before committing to purchase, get a thorough pre-buy inspection focused on brakes, suspension, and bodywork corrosion—don't rely on MOT history alone given the high rate of dangerous defects found.

We have limited data for the 1999 Daewoo Korando — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

67%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

26.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.24

Over 9.4 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

68k

Middle half: 53k–84k

For context

These stats describe 228 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 228 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Suspension & steering 57.6%

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play · Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play · Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Brake wear 52.5%

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements · Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded · Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 33.9%

Oil leak

Exhaust & emissions 26.4%

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

Lighting 25.9%

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working · Offside Front position lamp(s) not working

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1999.

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Before you buy a 1999 Daewoo Korando

Based on MOT data from 228 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 26.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (68%)	155	66.4%	3.27
Diesel (31%)	71	68.2%	3.2

Colour Breakdown

Based on 477 Daewoo Korando vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 41.3%

197

Silver 28.3%

135

Red 28.3%

135

Blue 2.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 1999 Daewoo Korando vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

67,575

typical

52,890

low mileage

83,700

high mileage

Half of all 1999 Daewoo Korando vehicles fall between 52,890 and 83,700 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 52,890 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 52,890–83,700 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1999 Daewoo Korandos sit.

⚠ Over 112,995 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

1999 Daewoo Korando — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 18% of 1999 Daewoo Korandos are still active.

Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2020 (18% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2020.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

9.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.24

Avg failures per vehicle

12.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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