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FJ59 RVM

2009 Ssangyong Rodius

Blue Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,251 mi
Last recorded45,251 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Ssangyong Rodius70,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 RVM
MakeSsangyong
ModelRodius
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 45,251 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 45,235 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 42,246 miles

glow plug light on indicating a fault

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre treads worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2021 42,246 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe into centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre treads worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

glow plug light on indicating a fault

Pass 21 May 2020 38,116 miles

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

engine oil low

glowplug light on indicating a fault

Fail 20 May 2020 38,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil low

glowplug light on indicating a fault

Pass 9 May 2019 34,832 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 34,832 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 34,822 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2018 29,600 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 24,034 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 17,178 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 15,154 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 14,444 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 14,435 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 12,719 miles

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 RVM is a 2009 Ssangyong Rodius in Blue with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RVM, 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 RVM is a 2009 Ssangyong Rodius, first registered on 1 November 2009.

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