MOT failure data · 2025
SsangYong Rodius MOT problems
Across every SsangYong Rodius that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was track rod end ball joint has excessive play, on 8.25% of failure items. The broadest problem area was lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment at 26.28%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common SsangYong Rodius MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Track rod end ball joint has excessive play | Steering | 8.25% |
| 2 | Position lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.68% |
| 3 | Coil spring fractured or broken | Suspension | 5.61% |
| 4 | Ball joint ball joint excessively worn | Suspension | 4.81% |
| 5 | Rigid brake pipes excessively corroded | Brakes | 4.53% |
| 6 | Rear fog lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.46% |
| 7 | Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 3.54% |
| 8 | Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick | Brakes | 3.37% |
| 9 | Stop lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.23% |
| 10 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp warning lamp indicates a fault | Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.16% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 10 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a SsangYong Rodius, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used SsangYong Rodius buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific SsangYong Rodius?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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SsangYong Rodius MOT FAQs
What does a SsangYong Rodius most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on SsangYong Rodius cars failing their 2025 MOT was "track rod end ball joint has excessive play", appearing on 8.25% of failure items.
Does this mean my SsangYong Rodius will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every SsangYong Rodius that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The SsangYong Rodius passed 66.36% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific SsangYong Rodius's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: SsangYong Rodius MOT pass rate · used SsangYong Rodius buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.