SsangYong Rodius statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 2,222 −9.0% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 381 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 59.5% Cars of the same ages 75.4%
• Rank by number licensed No. 538 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2018 3,339 licensed
• Average annual mileage 8,571 miles a year

How many SsangYong Rodiuses are left in Great Britain?

There were 2,222 SsangYong Rodiuses licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 381 declared off the road (SORN). That is 33.5% fewer than the peak of 3,339 in 2018.

SsangYong Rodius MOT reliability

In 2025, 59.5% of SsangYong Rodius MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the SsangYong Rodiuses tested pass 75.4% of the time, so the SsangYong Rodius does worse than average for its age, by 15.9 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 60.4%.

SsangYong Rodius MOT failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a SsangYong Rodius fails its MOT, appearing on 52.3% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 10.9% of SsangYong Rodius tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common SsangYong Rodius MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a SsangYong Rodius failed its MOT in 2025 was “Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play”, on 19.2% of 1,068 failed tests. 60.1% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

SsangYong Rodius by year

3 years of the SsangYong Rodius, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2016 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (59.9% passed first time) and the 2017 cars worst (61.8%).

SsangYong Rodius engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 2,428 SsangYong Rodiuses licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 70.6% have an engine of 2,101cc to 2,200cc, and 24.6% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc. The share with an engine of 2,601cc to 2,700cc has fallen from 79.1% in 2014 to 4.9%.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

SsangYong Rodius fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the SsangYong Rodius from 2006 to 2013. On the NEDC test (listings 2006 to 2013), official combined fuel economy for its diesel versions ranges from 28.5 to 37.7 mpg, with CO2 of 196 to 267 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model name “Rodius”. How we use VCA’s figures.

SsangYong Rodius safety recalls

DVSA lists 3 safety recalls for the SsangYong Rodius since 1992, the first in 2008. The most recent was launched on 29 September 2017.

All 3 SsangYong Rodius recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every SsangYong Rodius. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

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