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RK08 FPP

2008 Ssangyong Rodius

Silver Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,397 mi
Last recorded150,397 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Ssangyong Rodius74,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 FPP
MakeSsangyong
ModelRodius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2023 150,397 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MARKED IN CHALK (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe mounting area excessively corroded. MARK IN CHALK (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR to OSR brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR+OSR springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 146,919 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 143,284 miles

Central 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))

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

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 6 Nov 2020 140,028 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 140,028 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 134,274 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 125,726 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing badly on outer edge, 225/60-16

Pass 10 Nov 2017 117,175 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 117,175 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 112,063 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 102,484 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing low

windscreen scratched

Pass 10 Apr 2015 93,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2015 93,575 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 85,339 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 74,530 miles

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

rear diff has a slight oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2013 74,530 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

rear diff has a slight oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 60,408 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 60,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 43,149 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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RK08 FPP is a 2008 Ssangyong Rodius in Silver with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Ssangyong Rodius models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 74,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RK08 FPP, 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 18 years old, this Ssangyong Rodius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RK08 FPP registered?

RK08 FPP is a 2008 Ssangyong Rodius, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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