2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Ssangyong Rodius MOT pass rate and common faults

227 MOT tests in 2024. 52.9% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

76Well below average
Passed first time52.9%
Failed or needed repairs47.1%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 227 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play9.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.7%
    19 marked dangerous
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.8%
    16 marked dangerous
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.4%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.4%
  7. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault4.0%
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working4.0%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  10. Stop lamp: not working3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics30.8%
  2. Brakes26.0%
  3. Suspension19.8%
  4. Tyres11.9%
  5. Steering10.1%
  6. Seat belts & airbags5.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  8. Wheels1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm26.9%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.7%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.7%

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: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. 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 2014 Ssangyong Rodius?

In 2024, 52.9% of 2014 Ssangyong Rodius cars passed their MOT first time, across 227 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Ssangyong Rodius?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Ssangyong Rodius reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 76, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).