SsangYong Rodius MOT Results

Registered in 2012

51.2% pass rate

from 125 tests in 2021

(72% worse than other 2012 cars)

More MoT Results

Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the SsangYong Rodius is unusually good or bad.

25% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 9.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (24 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 9.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (24 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    - 9.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (24 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    - 0.80% fail on Switch
- 8.0% fail on Stop lamp (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 5.6% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 5.6% fail on Headlamp aim
- 4.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 2.4% fail on Headlamps
  - 1.6% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.80% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.80% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.80% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.80% fail on Trailer electrical socket
21% fail on Brakes (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 10% fail on Brake performance (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 5.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    - 4.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    - 0.80% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
  - 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
    - 3.2% fail on Rbt
      - 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
      - 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 3.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    - 3.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      - 2.4% fail on Service brake performance (13 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      - 0.80% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 3.2% fail on Parking brake performance (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    - 2.4% fail on Rbt (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      - 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.80% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    - 0.80% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.80% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
  - 0.80% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 6.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 4.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 4.8% fail on Brake pads
  - 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 1.6% fail on Brake discs
- 5.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (11 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Parking brake control (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Lever (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 1.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 1.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.80% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.80% fail on Pedal
- 0.80% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.80% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.80% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
  - 0.80% fail on Prescribed areas
    - 0.80% fail on Other braking system component
20% fail on Suspension (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 10% fail on Suspension arms (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 5.6% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 4.0% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.80% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 5.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (357 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Sub-frames (40 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 2.4% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (251 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes (47 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.80% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.80% fail on Springs
  - 0.80% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
- 0.80% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.80% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.80% fail on Ball joint
14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 6.4% fail on Exhaust system (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure (292 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 4.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (494 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.80% fail on Sub-frame
    - 0.80% fail on Sub-frame condition
- 1.6% fail on Chassis (246 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Chassis condition (263 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Transmission
  - 0.80% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.80% fail on Joints
  - 0.80% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.80% fail on Prop shaft
- 0.80% fail on Doors
  - 0.80% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.80% fail on Door condition
8.0% fail on Visibility
- 5.6% fail on Wipers
- 0.80% fail on Bonnet
- 0.80% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.80% fail on Windscreen
- 0.80% fail on Washers
6.4% fail on Tyres
- 4.8% fail on Tread depth
- 1.6% fail on Condition
4.8% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 4.8% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 4.8% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
4.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 4.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 3.2% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    - 3.2% fail on Emissions not tested (43 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.80% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.80% fail on Emissions not tested
1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 1.6% fail on Seat belts (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.80% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 0.80% fail on Condition
0.80% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.80% fail on Registration plates

Read the Honest John Review

SsangYong Rodius (2005 - 2013)
Curious but commodious seven-seater with an enormous luggage area, reasonable enough to drive, cheap to buy with 250,000 mile taxi warranty.