SsangYong Rodius MOT Results

Registered in 2013

56.9% pass rate

from 153 tests in 2020

(83% worse than other 2013 cars)

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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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the SsangYong Rodius is unusually good or bad.

20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 7.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 6.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (26 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 6.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (26 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 5.9% fail on Rear fog lamp (23 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 2.0% fail on Switch (239 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 5.2% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 5.2% fail on Headlamp aim (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Headlamps
  - 3.3% fail on Headlamp
  - 1.3% fail on Headlamp levelling device (34 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Stop lamp
- 3.3% fail on Position lamps (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 3.3% fail on Position lamp (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.65% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.65% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
  - 0.65% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
14% fail on Brakes (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 7.2% fail on Brake performance (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 4.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 4.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
    - 2.6% fail on Rbt
      - 2.6% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance (11 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 2.6% fail on Rbt (12 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      - 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      - 0.65% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
  - 0.65% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 5.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 5.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 5.2% fail on Brake pads
- 3.3% fail on Parking brake control (19 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 3.3% fail on Lever (22 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.65% fail on Hand lever
- 0.65% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.65% fail on Brake fluid
12% fail on Suspension (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 5.9% fail on Suspension arms (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 3.9% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 2.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (13 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.65% fail on Pins and bushes
- 4.6% fail on Springs
  - 4.6% fail on Coil springs
    - 4.6% fail on Coil spring
- 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.65% fail on Axles
  - 0.65% fail on Axle
- 0.65% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.65% fail on Linkage ball joints
7.2% fail on Steering (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 7.2% fail on Steering linkage components (12 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 7.2% fail on Track rod end (13 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.65% fail on Steering rack
5.2% fail on Visibility
- 3.9% fail on Wipers
- 0.65% fail on Bonnet
- 0.65% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.65% fail on Windscreen
- 0.65% fail on Washers
4.6% fail on Tyres
- 3.3% fail on Condition
- 1.3% fail on Tread depth
2.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 2.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.65% fail on Condition
2.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 2.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 2.6% fail on Compression ignition (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested (44 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.65% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    - 0.65% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  - 0.65% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.65% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
2.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.65% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.65% fail on Bumpers
- 0.65% fail on Transmission
  - 0.65% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.65% fail on Prop shaft
0.65% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.65% 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.