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VX09 FCU

2009 Ssangyong Rodius

Blue Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

373,541 mi
Last recorded373,541 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Ssangyong Rodius70,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 FCU
MakeSsangyong
ModelRodius
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 373,541 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2018 367,764 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 87,327 miles

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 1 Jul 2013 87,327 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 21 Aug 2012 87,127 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 87,107 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 76,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 75,653 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 63,956 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 62,960 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2010 49,412 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 37,613 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 37,613 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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VX09 FCU is a 2009 Ssangyong Rodius in Blue with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2009 Ssangyong Rodius models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 70,498 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 VX09 FCU, 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 17 years old, this Ssangyong Rodius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VX09 FCU is a 2009 Ssangyong Rodius, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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