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RV18 LPJ

2018 Ssangyong Rodius

Black Diesel 2157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

64,694 mi
Last recorded64,694 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Ssangyong Rodius41,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV18 LPJ
MakeSsangyong
ModelRodius
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 64,694 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2026 64,467 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside/offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. freeplay (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 59,550 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside /offside worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 59,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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

Rear 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 nearside /offside worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 53,175 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 53,153 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 47,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Feb 2023 47,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/60-16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2022 35,658 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad breaking up (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 35,658 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad breaking up (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 24,852 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 24,852 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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RV18 LPJ is a 2018 Ssangyong Rodius in Black with a 2,157cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2018 Ssangyong Rodius models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 41,454 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 RV18 LPJ, 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 8 years old, this Ssangyong Rodius is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RV18 LPJ registered?

RV18 LPJ is a 2018 Ssangyong Rodius, first registered on 3 March 2018.

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