2018 SsangYong Rodius · 1,739 MOT tests
2018 SsangYong Rodius reliability
2018 SsangYong Rodiuss fail 30.1% of first MOT tests, 90% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 Rodius years (1,739 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SsangYong Rodiuss: 38.5%)
- 30.1%
- first-time fail rate (all SsangYong Rodiuss: 38.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 90% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 39,999
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,739
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 96% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 6.9% of tests fail here (1758% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 30% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 SsangYong Rodius
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11.8%
- Steering6.9%
- Brakes6.9%
- Tyres5.8%
- Seat belts and airbags5.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 5.18%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 4.03%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.99%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.99%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.59%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Rear fog lamp not working 2.53%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.18%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.6%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (5.12%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.43%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (3.62%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.11%)
Other years
Every SsangYong Rodius year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 SsangYong Rodius reliable?
2018 SsangYong Rodiuss fail 30.1% of first MOT tests, 90% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 Rodius years (1,739 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 SsangYong Rodius MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (5.18% of tests), airbag warning lamp shows fault (4.03% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.99% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 SsangYong Rodius have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 SsangYong Rodius shows 39,999 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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