2009 Ssangyong Rodius: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the Ssangyong Rodius first registered in 2009: we looked at the 150 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 150 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 2009 Ssangyong Rodius?
Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2009 Ssangyong Rodius than on all cars registered in 2009.
- Track rod ends4.7× usualSsangyong Rodius22.7% All 2009 cars4.8%
Failed outright at MOT: 11.3%, against 2.4% of all 2009 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £50–£150 (one end, plus about £30–£50 if it needs a wheel alignment) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.
Common 2009 Ssangyong Rodius MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2009 Ssangyong Rodius MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension60% 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.
- Brakes44% 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.
- Lights and electrics38% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Tyres28% 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 leaks25% 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.
- Steering15% of testsRough price £100–£450
At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Feel for play or knocking when turning.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2009 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 track rod ends? (Flagged at MOT 4.7× as often on the 2009 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% |
| 2012 | 189 | Lights and electrics 39% |
| 2011 | – | Too few tests |
| 2010 | – | Too few tests |
| 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 2009. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score