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Ssangyong Rodius reliability by build year

Coverage 2005-20192 named generationsMPVDIESEL

We've only got 749 MOT tests for Ssangyong Rodiuses built around 2018 (7 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

At a glance

Ssangyong Rodius built around 2018: fails its MOT more often than average

Ssangyong Rodiuses built around 2018 fail their MOT more often than similar cars the same age. Look closely at the tyres on any car you view.

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Key figure

30% of MOT tests on Ssangyong Rodiuses built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 22% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Ssangyong Rodiuses built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Ssangyong Rodius's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Independent inspection

High priority

Have an independent specialist inspect the car before you commit.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Steering track rods

Worth checking

On a flat surface, rock the steering wheel briefly with the engine off and listen for clunks.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Rodius's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

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2nd gen (Turismo/Stavic) (2013-2019)

Poor
DIESEL

30.3% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Likely between 27.1% and 33.7%

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 749 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Ssangyong Rodius.

See every build year for the Ssangyong Rodius

By age

Ssangyong Rodius fail rate by age

This chart combines every Ssangyong Rodius ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
32323.5%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
74930.3%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
82127.4%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
72532.8%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
40232.6%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
22033.2%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
12338.2%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 12 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Ssangyong Rodiuses

These issues come from 7-year-old Ssangyong Rodiuses, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelNot much data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    24.7%
    Advisory: 278Fail: 24 (8% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    12.9%
    Advisory: 41Fail: 68 (62% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    12.7%
    Advisory: 89Fail: 25 (22% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    10.2%
    Advisory: 107Fail: 17 (14% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    9.3%
    Advisory: 95Fail: 15 (14% of the times it was found)

Based on 749 MOT tests on 7-year-old Ssangyong Rodiuses, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Ssangyong Rodiuses notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Brakes + Suspension30%
  2. Brakes + Tyres29%
  3. Suspension + Tyres25%
  4. Lighting + Suspension24%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 334 MOT tests on Ssangyong Rodius cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Ssangyong Rodius.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

3 recalls in all

All 3 Ssangyong Rodius recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 3 recalls

Top concerns

  • Front lower ball joint may fail
  • Shock absorber may fail causing front wheel to rub on wheel arch
  • Driver and passenger seat backs could detach from their frames.

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other people carriers to compare

Other people carriers to compare

  1. 1

    Kia Venga

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    11.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.7%
    Dangerous
    3.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96.8%

    Lower fail rate: 11.8%, against 30.3% for the Ssangyong Rodius, both built around 2018.

    5,255 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Hyundai ix20

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    12.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1%
    Dangerous
    4.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.4%

    Lower fail rate: 12.5%, against 30.3% for the Ssangyong Rodius, both built around 2018.

    3,239 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Toyota Verso

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    16.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1%
    Dangerous
    4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90%

    Lower fail rate: 16.4%, against 30.3% for the Ssangyong Rodius, both built around 2018.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    1,716 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Mercedes-Benz B-Class

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    15.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.1%
    Dangerous
    5.5%

    Lower fail rate: 15.4%, against 30.3% for the Ssangyong Rodius, both built around 2018.

    6 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    5,267 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Ssangyong Rodius across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. It has the highest fail rate of the 4 Ssangyong models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 749 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Ssangyong Rodius ever sold: 3,363 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 749 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.