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S23 MDU

2016 Ssangyong Rodius

Black Diesel 2157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,221 mi
Last recorded57,221 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ssangyong Rodius55,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 MDU
MakeSsangyong
ModelRodius
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 57,221 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated X2 NSF/OSF (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT. 235/60 17. (5.2.3 (e))

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

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL. RECOMMEND REAR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT.

Fail 1 Dec 2025 57,158 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible X2 NSF/OSF HID CONVERSION. (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60 17. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated X2 NSF/OSF (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT. 235/60 17. (5.2.3 (e))

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

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL. RECOMMEND REAR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT.

Pass 2 Dec 2024 48,150 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit edges. 235/60 17. (5.2.3 (e))

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRASVEL. REAR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT. FOOT PEDAL.

Pass 22 Nov 2023 42,191 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 37,814 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 31,349 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 24 Nov 2021 31,349 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2020 25,880 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 19,504 miles

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

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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S23 MDU is a 2016 Ssangyong Rodius in Black with a 2,157cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 S23 MDU, 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 S23 MDU registered?

S23 MDU is a 2016 Ssangyong Rodius, first registered on 25 May 2016.

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