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SF08 FZV

2008 Ssangyong Rodius

Grey Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

140,405 mi
Last recorded140,405 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ssangyong Rodius74,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 FZV
MakeSsangyong
ModelRodius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 140,405 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Outer both n/s/r and o/s/r sill's corroded

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

Pass 17 May 2024 140,372 miles

Offside Rear Lower outer sill damaged

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front and rear subframes/suspension components corroded.

Pass 9 Aug 2023 140,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower outer sill damaged

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front and rear subframes/suspension components corroded.

Fail 20 Jan 2022 140,355 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both front inner rack joints worn excessively. (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 136,759 miles

brake pipes corroded

corrosion on various parts of car

oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2021 136,554 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

corrosion on various parts of car

oil leak

slight play in both front wheels

Pass 12 Aug 2020 127,512 miles

corrosion on various parts of car

oil leaks

slight play in n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/f wheels

Pass 24 Aug 2019 120,267 miles

oil leaks

rear tyres low

slight play in both front wheels

Pass 28 Jul 2018 107,309 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit

oil leak

oil leak rear diff

slight play in both front wheels

slight play in n/s/r wheel

Pass 18 Aug 2017 97,917 miles

slight play in both front wheels

slight play in n/s/r wheel

Pass 16 Aug 2016 86,148 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis/rear sub frame mount (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine

Oil leak rear diff

engine cover fitted

hand brake release handle broken off

rear diff mounting bushes perished

Pass 24 Aug 2015 73,329 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 57,762 miles

front and rear brake discs liped , coroded and pitted

Pass 10 Jun 2014 57,334 miles

rear diff bush slightly split

rear diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 19 Jun 2013 44,050 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 May 2012 30,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 19,431 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 FZV is a 2008 Ssangyong Rodius in Grey with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 SF08 FZV, 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 SF08 FZV registered?

SF08 FZV is a 2008 Ssangyong Rodius, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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