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FJ12 DWA

2012 Ssangyong Rodius

Grey Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,195 mi
Last recorded147,195 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ssangyong Rodius64,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 DWA
MakeSsangyong
ModelRodius
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 147,195 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 147,191 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 139,100 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 131,801 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Apr 2024 131,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Apr 2023 125,426 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 123,253 miles

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

Rear rear chassis area is heavilly undersealed following repair

Fail 25 Mar 2022 123,234 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting near sub frame mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting near subframe mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 117,799 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 111,682 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 111,682 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 107,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 95,576 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall rubbed

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

towball not fitted at test

Fail 18 May 2018 95,434 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall rubbed

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

towball not fitted at test

Pass 12 May 2017 78,409 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

towball not fitted at time of test

Pass 6 May 2016 59,964 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 40,694 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 40,694 miles

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

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

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

SLIGHT LIPPING TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FJ12 DWA is a 2012 Ssangyong Rodius in Grey with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FJ12 DWA, 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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FJ12 DWA is a 2012 Ssangyong Rodius, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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