2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Ssangyong Rodius MOT pass rate and common faults

634 MOT tests in 2024. 59.9% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

75Well below average
Passed first time59.9%
Failed or needed repairs40.1%
Typical mileage at test59,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 634 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.5%
  2. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault4.9%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.4%
    38 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    34 marked dangerous
  6. Position lamp: not working3.5%
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working3.3%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.2%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.0%
  10. Stop lamp: not working2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics27.6%
  2. Brakes18.3%
  3. Tyres9.3%
  4. Steering8.8%
  5. Suspension8.5%
  6. Seat belts & airbags6.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.2%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.6%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.8%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.7%

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 2017 Ssangyong Rodius?

In 2024, 59.9% of 2017 Ssangyong Rodius cars passed their MOT first time, across 634 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Ssangyong Rodius?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Ssangyong Rodius reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 75, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).