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DX12 TBZ

2012 Ssangyong Rodius

Silver Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

108,700 mi
Last recorded108,700 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Ssangyong Rodius64,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX12 TBZ
MakeSsangyong
ModelRodius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2021 108,700 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering subframe to chassis mounting detached (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2020 97,949 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn DIFF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 97,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding suspected handbrake (disc/drum) (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive trans cooler at radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 94,671 miles

Coolant /heater fluid pipes to offside rear have a weeping leak midway on chassis. ( not serious but monitor).

Fail 23 Sep 2019 94,669 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes supplying the rear of vehicle (marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe section after main silencer is corroded through and has been removed from vehicle. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn in hub where main suspension arm mounts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both in front arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength two areas, rear subframe, behind both rear mountings of same, offside is worst. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emission test is void after discovering the corrosion.

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively cable touching the rotating driveshaft. (1.6 (d))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber not 100% secure. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 84,545 miles

Both rear wheel hub assemblies have some wear/play in bushes to main suspension arms, this will cause knocking and uneven tyre wear.

Front brake pads almost worn out, difficult to see rears, worth taking wheels off to view.

Unable to test offside mid row outer seatbelt due to childseat (not permitted to remove same).

Fail 18 Sep 2018 84,302 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides at rear of vehicle, a bit inaccessible but may clean up and could be greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Both rear shock absorbers lower bushes have slight wear/play (knocking) nearside is worst.

Both rear wheel hub assemblies have some wear/play in bushes to main suspension arms, this will cause knocking and uneven tyre wear.

Front brake pads almost worn out, difficult to see rears, worth taking wheels off to view.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources new bulb fitted here. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Unable to test offside mid row outer seatbelt due to childseat (not permitted to remove same).

Pass 26 Sep 2017 71,431 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 22 Sep 2017 71,288 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported section to rear silencer (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2016 61,313 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 61,312 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working bad contact. (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 44,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 44,782 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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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DX12 TBZ is a 2012 Ssangyong Rodius in Silver with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 2012 Ssangyong Rodius models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 64,143 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 DX12 TBZ, 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 14 years old, this Ssangyong Rodius is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DX12 TBZ is a 2012 Ssangyong Rodius, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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