2016 Ssangyong Rodius 2.2L Diesel · PL65 AAJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in February 2025 at 153,163 miles passed with an advisory for an offside rear tyre worn to the legal limit, previous years reveal a history of recurring failures in suspension and electrical systems. The vehicle has maintained a clean record for the last two years, suggesting that the current owner is addressing faults only when necessitated by an MOT failure. The mileage profile is high for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 15,000 miles per year. There is a significant acceleration in usage observed between February 2022 and February 2025, where the vehicle covered over 90,000 miles in just three years. This surge in high-mile driving typically places immense strain on the drivetrain and heavy-duty suspension components. The jump from 62,879 miles in 2022 to over 153,000 miles indicates a period of accelerated wear on mechanical assemblies. A buyer must closely inspect the suspension geometry, given the documented history of faults involving ball joints and track rod ends. The tester flagged play in these components during 2019, 2020, and 2021, indicating that the front-end assembly is prone to premature wear. Additionally, the supplementary restraint system warning lamp failure in both 2021 and 2022 requires a diagnostic check to ensure the airbag system is fully functional and not merely cleared. Given the high mileage and the weight of the Rodius, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the chassis and exhaust mounting points is essential to ensure the integrity has not been compromised by the heavy use.