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VX55 GZW

2005 Ssangyong Rodius

Black Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,496 mi
Last recorded141,496 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rodius79,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 GZW
MakeSsangyong
ModelRodius
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 141,496 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 141,496 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 138,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2015 122,713 miles

Play in steering rack inner joints (Tie Rod)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 100,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2014 100,332 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2013 87,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 2 Sep 2013 87,488 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 5 Sep 2012 72,670 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 60,743 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 38,435 miles

wear front disc

Fail 1 Sep 2010 38,435 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wear front disc

Pass 10 Jul 2009 35,462 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 35,459 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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VX55 GZW is a 2005 Ssangyong Rodius in Black with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VX55 GZW, 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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VX55 GZW is a 2005 Ssangyong Rodius, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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