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RV16 FAJ

2016 Ssangyong Rodius

Red Diesel 2157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

74,762 mi
Last recorded74,762 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ssangyong Rodius55,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV16 FAJ
MakeSsangyong
ModelRodius
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 74,762 miles

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

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

nsr outer sill corroded, but not holed

tpms light on in dash

Fail 26 Aug 2026 74,762 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded, but not holed

Nearside Rear suspension arm corroded, but not holed

Offside Rear suspension arm corroded, but not holed

tpms light on in dash

Fail 23 Jul 2026 74,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 69,872 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s front n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front n/s and o/s rear rear axle subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 69,870 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s front n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front n/s and o/s rear rear axle subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 64,851 miles

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

parking brake pedal has long travel and sticking

tpms light on

Fail 1 Aug 2024 64,837 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

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

parking brake pedal has long travel and sticking

Pass 3 Aug 2023 60,934 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 55,299 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 55,295 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 48,597 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 48,594 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 43,653 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 32,446 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2-3 mm tread 225/65x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 32,445 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2-3 mm tread 225/65x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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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RV16 FAJ is a 2016 Ssangyong Rodius in Red with a 2,157cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 RV16 FAJ, 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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What year was RV16 FAJ registered?

RV16 FAJ is a 2016 Ssangyong Rodius, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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