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RX08 HSA

2008 Ssangyong Rodius

Silver Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,739 mi
Last recorded138,739 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ssangyong Rodius74,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 HSA
MakeSsangyong
ModelRodius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 138,739 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 134,612 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 131,272 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 131,272 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 126,977 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 126,977 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 119,898 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 119,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 114,817 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 109,783 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres showing sign of age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 103,749 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 103,749 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases before back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 96,696 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement various rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 96,695 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement various rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 90,471 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 90,471 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At rear of exhaust system. Multiple places. (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 83,961 miles

Both rear tyres wearing badly on inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Jun 2014 76,231 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight wear to all brake discs

Pass 20 Jun 2013 68,518 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre valve stems perished

Fail 20 Jun 2013 68,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre valve stems perished

Pass 13 Jun 2012 59,785 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 59,782 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 45,758 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 45,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside 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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RX08 HSA is a 2008 Ssangyong Rodius in Silver with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 RX08 HSA, 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 RX08 HSA registered?

RX08 HSA is a 2008 Ssangyong Rodius, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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