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WA05 EYU

2005 Ssangyong Rodius

Silver Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,192 mi
Last recorded64,192 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rodius79,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 EYU
MakeSsangyong
ModelRodius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 64,192 miles

DIF leak

both outer sills corroded

front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 8 May 2025 64,191 miles

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

DIF leak

both outer sills corroded

front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 May 2024 60,036 miles

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

brake pedal has a lot off travel

offside rear outer sill corroded/hole

Fail 15 May 2024 60,031 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

brake pedal has a lot off travel

offside rear outer sill corroded/hole

Fail 10 Oct 2023 59,815 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear subframe multiple mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sills corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2022 55,840 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer Sills corroding not considered excessive

Pass 15 Oct 2021 51,866 miles

headlight image poor

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread

rear subframe corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2021 51,866 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

headlight image poor

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread

rear subframe corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 47,774 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 47,739 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 42,060 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 38,035 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 35,243 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 35,237 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill section (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 33,122 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 33,122 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 187,910 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 29,546 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 27,013 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 24,506 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 24,506 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 21,803 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 18,357 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 15,205 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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WA05 EYU is a 2005 Ssangyong Rodius in Silver with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WA05 EYU, 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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WA05 EYU is a 2005 Ssangyong Rodius, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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