Ssangyong Rodius
From 4,703 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Rodiuss fare better: 2018 models pass at 75.4% vs 69.7% for 2015.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, caused 262 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 262 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 166 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 141 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 141 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 132 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 123 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 113 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 113 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 112 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 106 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 54.4% of Rodius failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 7.5% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £129.
Ssangyong Rodius on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 134 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 134. At this rate, roughly 23.9 years until none remain. Now at 76% of its peak (3,531 in 2018 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 2,343 | 339 | +0 | -27 | -27 |
| 2025 Q2 | 2,368 | 341 | +0 | -58 | -58 |
| 2025 Q1 | 2,441 | 326 | +0 | -0 | +20 |
| 2024 Q4 | 2,437 | 310 | +0 | -49 | -49 |
| 2024 Q3 | 2,481 | 315 | +0 | -29 | -29 |
| 2024 Q2 | 2,518 | 307 | +0 | -28 | -28 |
| 2024 Q1 | 2,533 | 320 | +0 | -57 | -57 |
| 2023 Q4 | 2,600 | 310 | +0 | -21 | -21 |
7 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodius Turismo Elx 4X4 Auto | Diesel | 767 | 35% |
| Rodius Turismo Ex Auto | Diesel | 616 | 28% |
| Rodius Turismo Ex | Diesel | 296 | 14% |
| Rodius Turismo Es Auto | Diesel | 168 | 8% |
| Rodius Turismo Se | Diesel | 162 | 7% |
| Rodius Turismo Es | Diesel | 100 | 5% |
| Rodius Turismo S | Diesel | 69 | 3% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 75.4% | a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction |
| 2017 | 70.4% | a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2016 | 68.8% | a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2015 | 69.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
2 earlier years
| 2014 | 65.8% | a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2013 | 62.9% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Rodiuss tested had between 59,889 and 103,908 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 78,349 median miles, the Rodius has 0.039 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ssangyong models
| Ssangyong Korando | 73.7% |
| Ssangyong Tivoli | 76.9% |
| Ssangyong Rexton | 74.9% |
| Ssangyong Musso | 75% |
Common questions
What is the Ssangyong Rodius MOT pass rate?
The Ssangyong Rodius has a 69.7% MOT pass rate based on 4,703 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ssangyong Rodius?
The most common MOT failure on the Ssangyong Rodius is a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, which caused 262 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
How many Ssangyong Rodiuss are on UK roads?
There are 2,343 Ssangyong Rodiuss currently licensed on UK roads, with 339 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Ssangyong Rodius at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ssangyong Rodius is 78,349 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 59,889 and 103,908 miles.
Buying a used Rodius?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 69.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £129 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.