2019 SsangYong Rodius — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 SsangYong Rodius passed 79.9% of its 293 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (10.3% fail rate), the 2019 Rodius comes out 9.9pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, seat belts & restraints and steering.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (8.9%) and seat belts & restraints (6.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are track rod end, srs malfunction indicator lamp and brake pads — track rod end alone was recorded 19 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 11.2% in the 0-30k band and 34.2% in the 60-90k band, a 23.0-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 22.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 10.8% of tests failed in 2022 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 | 8.9% | 26 |
| 2 | Seat belts & restraints | 6.1% | 18 |
| 3 | Steering | 6.1% | 18 |
| 4 | Tyres | 5.5% | 16 |
| 5 | Brakes | 5.1% | 15 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.7% | 8 |
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 | 19 |
| 2 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 16 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 10 |
| 4 | Rear fog lamp | 9 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 6 |
| 6 | Rigid brake pipes | 6 |
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 | 22.9% | 67 |
| 2 | Tyres | 16.0% | 47 |
| 3 | Other defects | 10.2% | 30 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 5.5% | 16 |
| 5 | Steering | 5.5% | 16 |
| 6 | Suspension | 5.5% | 16 |
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 | 125 | 11.2% |
| 30-60k | 117 | 24.8% |
| 60-90k | 38 | 34.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 65 | 10.8% |
| 2023 | 73 | 17.8% |
| 2024 | 71 | 21.1% |
| 2025 | 82 | 29.3% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Rodius
On a 2019 Rodius, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 8.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (8.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Seat belts & restraints (6.1% of tests): Belt damage or faulty pretensioners — usually straightforward but safety-critical. Typical repair: £50–£300.
- Steering (6.1% of tests): Play, leaks or worn track rod ends — affects handling and is a safety item. Typical repair: £150–£500.
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 2019 SsangYong Rodiuss pass their MOT?
79.9% of the 293 2019 SsangYong Rodius MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 20.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 SsangYong Rodius?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.9% of tests, followed by seat belts & restraints (6.1%).
Does the 2019 Rodius get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.2% in the 0-30k band to 34.2% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 293 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.