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AU59 AAF

2009 Ssangyong Rodius 270 S

Black Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

210,666 mi
Last recorded210,666 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ssangyong Rodius 270 S107,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 AAF
MakeSsangyong
ModelRodius 270 S
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 210,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat facing to rear

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 210,357 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear seat facing to rear

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 192,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear both side (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front and rear both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 189,030 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 189,014 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 182,098 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 182,086 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 174,484 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 174,482 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 162,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S rear from splitter to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 155,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2018 139,278 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 139,278 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 125,249 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

rear diff mount bushes deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2016 107,579 miles

1)Offside front tyre wear inner edge (2)Nearside tyre small cut inner edge.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases advise replace/repair (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush minor play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) minor ()

Rear diff slight seep of oil

Fail 2 Nov 2016 107,579 miles

1)Offside front tyre wear inner edge (2)Nearside tyre small cut inner edge.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases advise replace/repair (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush minor play (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) minor ()

Rear diff slight seep of oil

Pass 24 Oct 2015 88,965 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 88,955 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 71,761 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 71,761 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 55,628 miles

Offside front windscreen wiper blade is starting to split on ends.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 42,147 miles

How Reliable is the Ssangyong Rodius 270 S?

Based on 772 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
6,495
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 10
Registration plate lamp not working 9
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 7
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AU59 AAF is a 2009 Ssangyong Rodius 270 S in Black with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Ssangyong Rodius 270 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 107,579 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 270 S fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU59 AAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ssangyong Rodius 270 S typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Ssangyong Rodius 270 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU59 AAF is a 2009 Ssangyong Rodius 270 S, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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