2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Ssangyong Rodius MOT pass rate and common faults

624 MOT tests in 2024. 60.1% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

78Well below average
Passed first time60.1%
Failed or needed repairs39.9%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 624 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.8%
    42 marked dangerous
  3. Position lamp: not working4.6%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.5%
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working4.2%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.8%
  7. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.8%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    24 marked dangerous
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.4%
  10. Stop lamp: not working2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics27.9%
  2. Brakes17.6%
  3. Suspension12.5%
  4. Steering10.3%
  5. Tyres9.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  7. Seat belts & airbags5.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.5%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.9%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened5.8%

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: 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 2016 Ssangyong Rodius?

In 2024, 60.1% of 2016 Ssangyong Rodius cars passed their MOT first time, across 624 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Ssangyong Rodius?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Ssangyong Rodius reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 78, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).