SsangYong Rodius MOT pass rate and common failures
Of 2,578 class-4 normal initial MOT tests in 2024, 60.5% passed without an initial fail or PRS repair — below the 71.2% UK average. Pass rate moves with age: 62.4% of cars aged 6–9 years passed first time, against 54.6% aged 15–30 years.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Age | Tests | Initial pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6–9 years | 2,012 | 62.4% |
| 10–14 years | 389 | 51.2% |
| 15–30 years | 121 | 54.6% |
Common initial failure categories
These are the items that most often caused a SsangYong Rodius to fail its first test, with what each one usually means for a buyer.
- Steering Linkage Components — 8.7% of tests. Worn track rod ends or joints. Affects steering and tyre wear, and is a normal age-related repair.
- Front and Rear Fog Lamps — 5.8% of tests. A fog light fault, usually a bulb or switch.
- Brake Performance — 5.2% of tests. The brakes underperformed on the rolling road. Expect brake work rather than an adjustment.
- Position Lamps — 5% of tests. A side or tail light out. Usually a bulb.
- Stop Lamp — 4.4% of tests. A brake light out. Usually a bulb.
- Suspension Arms — 4.2% of tests. Worn arms or bushes. A common age-related repair that affects handling and tyre wear.
What this does and does not tell you
A pass rate describes how a population of cars behaved on test day. It says nothing about how one car was driven, serviced or repaired, and an MOT does not cover the engine, clutch or gearbox at all.
Use it to know what to look for: if tyres and brakes dominate the list, price those in; if corrosion or suspension appears, get underneath the car. Then check the individual vehicle — its MOT history shows whether these same items have been advised year after year, and its mileage record shows whether the reading is consistent.
How many SsangYong Rodius are left?
At the end of 2026 Q1, DfT recorded 2,352 licensed and 463 SORN vehicles in the SsangYong Rodius generic-model group.
Licensed and SORN trend for the SsangYong Rodius
Before you buy
- Steering Linkage Components — 8.7% of tests in 2024. Worn track rod ends or joints. Affects steering and tyre wear, and is a normal age-related repair.
- Front and Rear Fog Lamps — 5.8% of tests in 2024. A fog light fault, usually a bulb or switch.
- Brake Performance — 5.2% of tests in 2024. The brakes underperformed on the rolling road. Expect brake work rather than an adjustment.
- Position Lamps — 5% of tests in 2024. A side or tail light out. Usually a bulb.
- Budget for a shrinking fleet — Licensed numbers are down 36% from the 2018 Q4 peak of 3,647. Fewer cars on the road usually means fewer donor parts and fewer specialists.
- Check the actual Rodius — These figures describe the model group. Enter the registration for that vehicle's free MOT, tax and mileage record before you pay a deposit.
Other SsangYong models
- SsangYong Tivoli — 70.1% pass
- SsangYong Korando — 64.1% pass
- SsangYong Rexton — 65.1% pass
- SsangYong Musso — 63.7% pass
See every SsangYong model MOT pass rate
Common questions
What is the SsangYong Rodius MOT pass rate?
60.5% of 2,578 class-4 initial MOT tests on the SsangYong Rodius passed first time in 2024 — below the 71.2% UK average.
Why does the Rodius fail its MOT?
The most common initial failure categories are steering linkage components (8.7% of tests), front and rear fog lamps (5.8% of tests), brake performance (5.2% of tests), position lamps (5% of tests).
How many SsangYong Rodius are left in the UK?
2,352 were licensed and 463 were SORN at the end of 2026 Q1, according to DfT and DVLA statistics for this generic-model group.
Does this tell me whether one particular Rodius is a good buy?
No. These are population statistics. Enter that car's registration for its own MOT, tax and mileage record, then check outstanding finance, write-off and stolen markers before buying.
Methodology and limitations
MOT outcomes describe testable items at the time of inspection. They are not a measure of overall mechanical reliability.
Scope: Class 4 normal initial MOT tests completed in 2024. Models require at least 1,000 qualifying tests. Duplicate source rows are removed using official DVSA test IDs.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published 2025-05-23 under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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