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RX58 DWN

2008 Ssangyong Rodius

Grey Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,861 mi
Last recorded109,861 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ssangyong Rodius74,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX58 DWN
MakeSsangyong
ModelRodius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 109,861 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal n/s o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 98,735 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 98,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 86,698 miles

Front brake pipes covered in grease

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 86,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 75,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

SLIGHT BIND AT O/S/R

Pass 23 Jul 2018 67,548 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 67,548 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated not locking in position (1.1.6 (d))

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

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 62,244 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 62,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings both front inner tie rods (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 23 Aug 2016 54,501 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 49,720 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

play in rack ends

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2015 49,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

play in rack ends

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 44,054 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Aug 2014 44,054 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Aug 2013 39,109 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake discs corroded at edges.

nearside front tyre almost bald on outer shoulder.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 32,041 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 32,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Aug 2011 24,397 miles

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

play in nearside track arm

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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RX58 DWN is a 2008 Ssangyong Rodius in Grey with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RX58 DWN, 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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RX58 DWN is a 2008 Ssangyong Rodius, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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