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FN56 VVZ

2007 Ssangyong Rodius

Black Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

127,158 mi
Last recorded127,158 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Ssangyong Rodius70,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 VVZ
MakeSsangyong
ModelRodius
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2026 127,158 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust not attached (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 127,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 127,037 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 122,647 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 122,639 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort recorded (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 120,475 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 114,372 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 114,372 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 111,256 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 111,255 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 107,090 miles

front brake pads appear to be worn low - reqs checking

Fail 23 Jan 2017 107,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front brake pads appear to be worn low - reqs checking

Pass 3 Jun 2015 102,114 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 95,874 miles

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

Rear diff rubber mounts spilt

Fail 17 Jun 2014 95,383 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

rear diff mounting rubbers spilt

Pass 10 Jul 2013 84,242 miles

Engine mangement lamp on indicating fault

Fuel filter warning lamp on indicating fault

osr door check strap nut missings

Fail 10 Jul 2013 84,242 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine mangement lamp on indicating fault

Fuel filter warning lamp on indicating fault

osr door check strap nut missings

Pass 5 Dec 2012 78,448 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 78,448 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on fuel filter warning light on

Pass 15 Dec 2011 65,623 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 65,335 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 53,137 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 53,137 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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FN56 VVZ is a 2007 Ssangyong Rodius in Black with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 2007 Ssangyong Rodius models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 70,708 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 FN56 VVZ, 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 19 years old, this Ssangyong Rodius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FN56 VVZ is a 2007 Ssangyong Rodius, first registered on 10 January 2007.

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