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VX55 KAJ

2005 Ssangyong Rodius

Blue Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,366 mi
Last recorded103,366 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rodius79,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 KAJ
MakeSsangyong
ModelRodius
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 103,366 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 103,366 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 100,436 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 100,434 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 97,982 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 92,261 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 85,551 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 80,010 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 74,464 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 72,178 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 72,178 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 64,109 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 63,669 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front registration plate slightly damaged

Fail 7 Mar 2013 57,720 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 57,720 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 54,286 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 54,286 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame 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)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 49,748 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 49,748 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 21 Mar 2010 45,753 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 39,048 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 39,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 KAJ is a 2005 Ssangyong Rodius in Blue with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KAJ, 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 KAJ is a 2005 Ssangyong Rodius, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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