2015 SsangYong Rodius — MOT failures & pass rate
2,550 MOT tests on the 2015 SsangYong Rodius are in this dataset, and 73.5% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 16.4% of the time, so this is 10.1pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 15.7% of all tests — 5.4 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, coil spring and ball joint — position lamp alone was recorded 156 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 23.4% versus 15.2%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 29.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 25.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 29.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 15.7% | 401 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.3% | 263 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.0% | 254 |
| 4 | Tyres | 6.3% | 162 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.8% | 121 |
| 6 | Steering | 4.3% | 111 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 156 |
| 2 | Coil spring | 144 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 132 |
| 4 | Rigid brake pipes | 122 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 115 |
| 6 | Track rod end | 114 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 29.9% | 762 |
| 2 | Tyres | 23.3% | 593 |
| 3 | Suspension | 15.1% | 385 |
| 4 | Other defects | 11.6% | 295 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 9.4% | 240 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 6.5% | 165 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 99 | 15.2% |
| 30-60k | 826 | 23.1% |
| 60-90k | 1,060 | 29.7% |
| 90-120k | 358 | 27.4% |
| 120-150k | 130 | 29.2% |
| 150k+ | 77 | 23.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 531 | 25.6% |
| 2022 | 504 | 24.0% |
| 2023 | 533 | 28.1% |
| 2024 | 501 | 25.4% |
| 2025 | 481 | 29.3% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Rodius
On a 2015 Rodius, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 15.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (15.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (10.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (10.0% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2015 SsangYong Rodiuss pass their MOT?
73.5% of the 2,550 2015 SsangYong Rodius MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 26.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 SsangYong Rodius?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.7% of tests, followed by brakes (10.3%).
Does the 2015 Rodius get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 15.2% in the 0-30k band to 23.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,550 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.