2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Ssangyong Rodius MOT pass rate and common faults

505 MOT tests in 2024. 68.5% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time68.5%
Failed or needed repairs31.5%
Typical mileage at test49,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 505 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.7%
  2. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault4.6%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working3.2%
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.0%
  5. Stop lamp: not working2.4%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    12 marked dangerous
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.8%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    13 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics20.2%
  2. Brakes7.9%
  3. Steering7.1%
  4. Tyres6.7%
  5. Seat belts & airbags5.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.0%
  8. Suspension2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.1%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.1%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.2%

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 2018 Ssangyong Rodius?

In 2024, 68.5% of 2018 Ssangyong Rodius cars passed their MOT first time, across 505 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Ssangyong Rodius?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Ssangyong Rodius reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).