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SF08 GDV

2008 Ssangyong Rodius

Grey Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

198,401 mi
Last recorded198,401 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ssangyong Rodius74,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 198,401 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 198,358 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 194,376 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 190,474 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 186,643 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 183,809 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 176,408 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 169,441 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 169,441 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 159,450 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 151,824 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 2 Sep 2015 151,033 miles

Engine noisy

Engine omitting smoke on idle

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Undertray fitted obscuring some engine components

both front brakes fluctuating on application but not excessive

front wipers becoming poor

rear wiper has no rubber

sleeve repair fitted to center exhaust

Fail 27 Aug 2015 151,021 miles

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

Engine noisy

Engine omitting smoke on idle

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Undertray fitted obscuring some engine components

both front brakes fluctuating on application but not excessive

front wipers becoming poor

rear wiper has no rubber

Pass 28 Jul 2014 113,290 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2013 66,372 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 51,580 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 35,067 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 GDV 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 82.4%.

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 GDV, 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 GDV is a 2008 Ssangyong Rodius, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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