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VX05 HND

2005 Ssangyong Rodius

Black Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

49,654 mi
Last recorded49,654 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rodius79,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 HND
MakeSsangyong
ModelRodius
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 49,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 49,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 44,055 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill slight damage

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 42,597 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 42,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Fail 1 Mar 2023 42,110 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Fail 8 Feb 2023 42,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board rear silencer/tailpipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged.

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 39,020 miles

Nearside headlamp lens in poor condition

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 39,020 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside headlamp lens in poor condition

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 34,325 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 32,934 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump gasket slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 32,934 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump gasket slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 30,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 30,754 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 28,264 miles

all tyres getting low

engine light on dash

oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2017 28,217 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty does not stay on (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all tyres getting low cracking around sidewalls

engine light on dash

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2016 25,336 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 21,651 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 21,650 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 18,360 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 14,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Oct 2013 14,963 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2012 11,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2011 7,252 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 7,228 miles

all 4 tyres are cracking on side walls

Pass 17 Jun 2010 6,749 miles

Deterioration to side wall all tyres (Nsf, Osf, Nsr, Osr)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 6,747 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Deterioration to side wall all tyres (Nsf, Osf, Nsr, Osr)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 6,078 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 5,536 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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VX05 HND is a 2005 Ssangyong Rodius in Black with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2005 Ssangyong Rodius models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 79,223 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 VX05 HND, 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 21 years old, this Ssangyong Rodius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX05 HND registered?

VX05 HND is a 2005 Ssangyong Rodius, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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