2012 Ssangyong Rodius: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the Ssangyong Rodius first registered in 2012: we looked at the 189 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 189 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
What goes wrong more than usual on a 2012 Ssangyong Rodius?
Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2012 Ssangyong Rodius than on all cars registered in 2012.
- Rigid brake pipes3.2× usualSsangyong Rodius15.9% All 2012 cars5%
Failed outright at MOT: 2.6%, against 0.8% of all 2012 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £100–£400 our estimateAt the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.
Common 2012 Ssangyong Rodius MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2012 Ssangyong Rodius MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Lights and electrics39% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Brakes38% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Suspension38% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Tyres35% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Oil and fluid leaks18% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
- Rust and bodywork12% of testsRough price £150–£1,000
At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2012 Ssangyong Rodius
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Any recent work on the rigid brake pipes? (Flagged at MOT 3.2× as often on the 2012 Ssangyong Rodius as on other cars the same age.)
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Ssangyong Rodius compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 176 | Brakes 32% |
| 2018 | 1,492 | Tyres 26% |
| 2017 | 1,884 | Brakes 32% |
| 2016 | 1,848 | Suspension 33% |
| 2015 | 1,166 | Brakes 38% |
| 2014 | 669 | Suspension 42% |
| 2013 | 315 | Suspension 46% |
| 2011 | – | Too few tests |
| 2010 | – | Too few tests |
| 2009 | 150 | Suspension 60% |
| 2008 | – | Too few tests |
| 2007 | – | Too few tests |
| 2006 | – | Too few tests |
| 2005 | – | Too few tests |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Ssangyong Rodius cars first registered in 2012. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score