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FJ59 NKU

2009 Ssangyong Rodius

Silver Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Ssangyong Rodius70,498 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 NKU
MakeSsangyong
ModelRodius
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 116,412 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front to rear inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 13 Jul 2019 100,948 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

airbag light does not illuminate

Fail 11 Jul 2019 100,916 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

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

Rear diff leaking oil

airbag light not illuminate

exhaust fumes under bonnet

Pass 18 Jun 2018 91,878 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes blacked

centre brake light 50 per cent

corrossion to rear crossmember

Fail 13 Jun 2018 91,867 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes blacked

centre brake light 50 per cent

corrossion to rear crossmember

Pass 13 Jul 2017 89,511 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded in area - under body sealed - named (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted both - slight (2.4.G.1)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel foot pedal 18 click - Rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. - rear parking all brakes grabbing - slightly (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Steering column top bearing slightly worn - rack inner tie rod - track rod ()

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all -Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement - all bushes cracked all arms worn corroded (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 88,946 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and rear - all (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and rear - all (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam beam - main beam - advised ( Headlamp switch/ stalk faulty on auto mode only ) (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded in area - under body sealed - named (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted both - slight (2.4.G.1)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel foot pedal 18 click - Rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. - rear parking all brakes grabbing - slightly (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Steering column top bearing slightly worn - rack inner tie rod - track rod ()

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all -Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement - all bushes cracked all arms worn corroded (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 81,391 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 81,359 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 73,710 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 73,710 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven hand (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 63,386 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside front brake sticking slightly

Fail 1 Oct 2014 63,386 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2013 49,345 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil level low

Fail 25 Sep 2013 49,077 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil level low

Pass 21 Sep 2012 36,663 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 36,551 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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FJ59 NKU is a 2009 Ssangyong Rodius in Silver with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FJ59 NKU, 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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FJ59 NKU is a 2009 Ssangyong Rodius, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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