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ML16 KAU

2016 Ssangyong Rodius

White Diesel 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,379 mi
Last recorded175,379 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ssangyong Rodius55,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML16 KAU
MakeSsangyong
ModelRodius
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2026 175,379 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened o/s rear lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s front tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s rear (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 171,228 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 168,939 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 166,071 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 162,749 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 156,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 156,785 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 120,002 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 120,002 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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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ML16 KAU is a 2016 Ssangyong Rodius in White with a 2,157cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Ssangyong Rodius models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 55,278 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 ML16 KAU, 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 10 years old, this Ssangyong Rodius is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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ML16 KAU is a 2016 Ssangyong Rodius, first registered on 18 May 2016.

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