2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Ssangyong Rodius MOT pass rate and common faults

103 MOT tests in 2024. 51.5% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

77Well below average
Passed first time51.5%
Failed or needed repairs48.5%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 103 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working9.7%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.8%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.8%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.9%
  5. Stop lamp: not working4.9%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.9%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.9%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.9%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    3 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics44.7%
  2. Suspension22.3%
  3. Brakes20.4%
  4. Steering5.8%
  5. Body & chassis5.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  7. Tyres4.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.3%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick18.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.7%
  5. Transmission oil leaks: leaking excessively from transmission6.8%

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: rear fog lamp: not working. 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 2013 Ssangyong Rodius?

In 2024, 51.5% of 2013 Ssangyong Rodius cars passed their MOT first time, across 103 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Ssangyong Rodius?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Ssangyong Rodius reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 77, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).