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SF08 FZU

2008 Ssangyong Rodius

Silver Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

132,477 mi
Last recorded132,477 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Ssangyong Rodius74,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 FZU
MakeSsangyong
ModelRodius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 132,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 132,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 132,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside parking brake low effort

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 127,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 127,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 121,098 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 121,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 114,656 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 114,539 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 110,868 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 110,865 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 102,430 miles

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre running uneven

Pass 23 Mar 2015 95,636 miles

Nearside wiper blade splitting at end.

Fail 10 Mar 2015 95,280 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside wiper blade splitting at end.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 86,199 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 85,929 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 73,455 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 73,432 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 62,790 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 60,099 miles

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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SF08 FZU is a 2008 Ssangyong Rodius in Silver with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SF08 FZU, 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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SF08 FZU is a 2008 Ssangyong Rodius, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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