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A6 PET

2009 Ssangyong Rodius

Grey Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

171,719 mi
Last recorded171,719 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ssangyong Rodius70,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 PET
MakeSsangyong
ModelRodius
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 171,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f shock absorber corroded

rear differential leaking oil

rear suspension and rear axle corroded

Pass 16 May 2025 164,246 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion noted on rear suspension and rear subframe

o/s/f shock absorber corroded

rear differential leaking

Fail 12 May 2025 164,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion noted on rear suspension and rear subframe

o/s/f shock absorber corroded

rear differential leaking

Pass 9 May 2024 159,433 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 156,824 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 151,924 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 151,922 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 148,034 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 145,860 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 142,673 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 132,965 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertray & Engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2017 123,986 miles

EML light illuminated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 123,986 miles

Electrical wiring insecure both battery terminals loose (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

EML light illuminated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 107,122 miles

EML on

nearside front tyre wearing edges slightly

under covers fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2016 106,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end play (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge slightly

under covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 92,457 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Jul 2015 92,457 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre chogging up slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2014 71,621 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml light on

rear diff damp

Fail 27 Jun 2014 71,621 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml light on

rear diff damp

Pass 10 Aug 2013 50,315 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 50,315 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 29 May 2012 36,790 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 36,227 miles

Nearside Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Ssangyong Rodius?

Based on 44,764 MOT tests across 4,147 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
7,410
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
4,147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,359
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 832
Registration plate lamp not working 752
fog lamp not working 724
position lamp(s) not working 665
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A6 PET is a 2009 Ssangyong Rodius in Grey with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2009 Ssangyong Rodius models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 70,498 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ssangyong Rodius fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,359 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A6 PET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ssangyong Rodius typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Ssangyong Rodius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A6 PET is a 2009 Ssangyong Rodius, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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