Ssangyong Rodius (2018)
2018 Ssangyong Rodius
CarHunch analysed 475 real MOT records for the 2018 Ssangyong Rodius. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 SsangYong Rodius falls just short of the UK average with a 78.9% first-time pass rate, but the real concern is that 34.1% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above the typical threshold and a significant red flag for safety-critical systems. This suggests recurring issues with braking, steering, or suspension components that warrant careful inspection before purchase.
At 40,000 miles median mileage, these vehicles are running relatively low for their age, yet they're averaging 1.61 failures per test and 7.5 advisories, indicating maintenance demands mount quickly. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus specifically on the brake system, suspension geometry, and any history of previous MOT failures in the vendor's records.
What to check before buying a 2018 Ssangyong Rodius
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 34.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Ssangyong Rodius
MOT history is one piece of the puzzle. These checks can reveal what CarHunch can't.
CarHunch may earn a small commission if you buy via these links — at no extra cost to you.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 Ssangyong Rodius vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2018 Ssangyong Rodius vehicles fall between 29,331 and 54,324 miles.
2018 Ssangyong Rodius — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 453 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2018 Ssangyong Rodius
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
-
47.2%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
-
44.4%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
-
44.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
-
41.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
-
39.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
-
22.2%
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
-
21.7%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
-
18.9%
Oil leak, but not excessive
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018. Counts include advisories and failures.
Found a specific Ssangyong Rodius?
Enter the reg to see its individual MOT history, AI Hunches, and how it compares to this cohort.