2016 SsangYong Rodius — MOT failures & pass rate
3,885 MOT tests on the 2016 SsangYong Rodius are in this dataset, and 75.7% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 14.5% of the time, so this is 9.8pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.8% of tests against 8.6% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are track rod end, position lamp and coil spring — track rod end alone was recorded 258 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 12.2% in the 0-30k band and 21.8% in the 150k+ band, a 9.6-point spread.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 25.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 21.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 27.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.8% | 577 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.6% | 332 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.8% | 302 |
| 4 | Steering | 6.2% | 239 |
| 5 | Tyres | 5.7% | 221 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.9% | 152 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Track rod end | 258 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 248 |
| 3 | Coil spring | 217 |
| 4 | Rear fog lamp | 143 |
| 5 | Ball joint | 136 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 132 |
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 | 25.3% | 984 |
| 2 | Tyres | 23.6% | 916 |
| 3 | Suspension | 11.2% | 435 |
| 4 | Other defects | 10.7% | 415 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 7.9% | 307 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 5.8% | 226 |
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 | 254 | 12.2% |
| 30-60k | 1,618 | 22.7% |
| 60-90k | 1,260 | 27.0% |
| 90-120k | 403 | 29.5% |
| 120-150k | 160 | 28.7% |
| 150k+ | 188 | 21.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 757 | 21.0% |
| 2022 | 779 | 22.1% |
| 2023 | 808 | 25.3% |
| 2024 | 794 | 26.1% |
| 2025 | 747 | 27.0% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Rodius
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 14.8% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (14.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (8.6% 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 (7.8% 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 2016 SsangYong Rodiuss pass their MOT?
75.7% of the 3,885 2016 SsangYong Rodius MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 24.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 SsangYong Rodius?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.8% of tests, followed by brakes (8.6%).
Does the 2016 Rodius get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.2% in the 0-30k band to 21.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,885 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.