2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Ssangyong Rodius MOT pass rate and common faults

395 MOT tests in 2024. 60.0% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time60.0%
Failed or needed repairs40.0%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 395 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.8%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.6%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working5.3%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.8%
  5. Position lamp: not working3.3%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.0%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    16 marked dangerous
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    13 marked dangerous
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics28.4%
  2. Brakes19.7%
  3. Suspension16.5%
  4. Tyres7.8%
  5. Steering6.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags3.0%
  8. Body & chassis2.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.0%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.8%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened6.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2015 Ssangyong Rodius?

In 2024, 60.0% of 2015 Ssangyong Rodius cars passed their MOT first time, across 395 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Ssangyong Rodius?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Ssangyong Rodius reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).