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VX58 FNE

2008 Ssangyong Rodius

Silver Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

130,346 mi
Last recorded130,346 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ssangyong Rodius74,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX58 FNE
MakeSsangyong
ModelRodius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 130,346 miles

gear linkage very loose.

glow plug light on dash.

o/s/r metal section of brake pipe signs of corrosion.

Fail 15 Feb 2021 130,341 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

gear linkage very loose.

glow plug light on dash.

o/s/r metal section of brake pipe signs of corrosion.

o/s/r tyre getting low,signs of cracking and valve perished.

Pass 25 Feb 2020 124,185 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front timing cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 124,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/65r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front timing cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 113,803 miles

Glow plug light on

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play/wear in offside and nearside steering rack tie rod ends

Fail 26 Mar 2019 113,803 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Glow plug light on

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play/wear in offside and nearside steering rack tie rod ends

Pass 27 Mar 2018 105,086 miles

oil leak rear diff area.

slight free play detected in the steering on the o/s.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Fail 20 Mar 2018 105,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

fuel filter light on dash in red.

oil leak rear diff area.

slight free play detected in the steering on the o/s.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 90,253 miles

water leak heater hoses

Fail 16 Mar 2017 90,253 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

water leak heater hoses

Pass 21 Mar 2016 75,371 miles

Engine has oil leak

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 56,413 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 55,904 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 44,026 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 30,182 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 30,182 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 15,291 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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VX58 FNE is a 2008 Ssangyong Rodius in Silver with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 VX58 FNE, 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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VX58 FNE is a 2008 Ssangyong Rodius, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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