SsangYong Rodius

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 13 model years from 5,043 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

72%

Total Tests

5,043

Highest Pass Rate

2018 (80%)

Years Covered

About the SsangYong Rodius

The SsangYong Rodius was MOT tested 5,043 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 13 model years (2006 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 72%. That's 10 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2018 model has the highest pass rate at 80% from 900 tests. The 2009 model has the lowest at 66%. The 14 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer SsangYong Rodiuss pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 9 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2006) averages 104,086 miles, while the newest (2019) averages 51,413 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the SsangYong brand average of 80%, the Rodius is 8 points lower, placing it among the less reliable SsangYong models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2157cc)

£1,676

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£500

Total per year£2,431

Per month£203/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2019 details

How reliable is the SsangYong Rodius?

vs average of all models-10% (82% avg)

vs SsangYong brand average-8% (80% avg)

Best to worst year spread14 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

SsangYong Rodius by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2019	76%	99	51,413 mi
2018	80%	900	55,076 mi
2017	76%	1,212	63,728 mi
2016	75%	1,125	79,073 mi
2015	76%	737	82,285 mi
2014	69%	431	90,287 mi
2013	69%	194	80,795 mi
2012	57%	93	95,112 mi
2010	86%	36	92,460 mi
2009	66%	102	102,114 mi
2008	69%	35	112,977 mi
2007	57%	37	105,366 mi
2006	83%	42	104,086 mi

Questions about the SsangYong Rodius

Is the SsangYong Rodius reliable?

Across its 13 model years in our data (2006 to 2019), the SsangYong Rodius averages a 72% MOT pass rate, from 5,043 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 10 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2018 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 80%.

Which year SsangYong Rodius has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2018 SsangYong Rodius has the highest MOT pass rate at 80%, while the 2009 model has the lowest at 66%, a 14 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.