Ssangyong Rexton
From 5,717 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Rextons fare better: 2021 models pass at 87.6% vs 67.9% for 2014.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play and a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 211 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 211 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 207 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 186 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 181 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 181 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 152 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 134 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 116 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 114 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 113 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 18.8% of Rexton failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 53% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £155.
The warranty question
A 3-year-old Rexton passes its MOT 88.5% of the time. By 7 years old that drops to 69.8%, a 18.7 percentage point fall, right as the manufacturer warranty runs out. With an average repair bill of £155 when things go wrong, an extended warranty can make sense on a Rexton that's past its third birthday.
Ssangyong Rexton on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 237 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 237. At this rate, roughly 19.8 years until none remain.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 3,788 | 879 | +0 | -59 | -59 |
| 2025 Q2 | 3,841 | 885 | +0 | -45 | -45 |
| 2025 Q1 | 3,868 | 903 | +0 | -45 | -45 |
| 2024 Q4 | 3,901 | 915 | +0 | -88 | -88 |
| 2024 Q3 | 3,988 | 916 | +0 | -81 | -81 |
| 2024 Q2 | 4,053 | 932 | +0 | -31 | -31 |
| 2024 Q1 | 4,111 | 905 | +0 | -102 | -102 |
| 2023 Q4 | 4,227 | 891 | +69 | -67 | +2 |
11 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rexton Ultimate Auto | Diesel | 1,294 | 39% |
| Rexton Elx Auto | Diesel | 615 | 18% |
| Rexton Ex Auto | Diesel | 494 | 15% |
| Rexton Ultimate Plus Auto | Diesel | 283 | 8% |
| Rexton Ex | Diesel | 156 | 5% |
| Rexton Ventura Auto | Diesel | 122 | 4% |
| Rexton Sx | Diesel | 88 | 3% |
| Rexton Se Auto | Diesel | 84 | 3% |
| Rexton 270 Ex Auto | Diesel | 74 | 2% |
| Rexton Se | Diesel | 67 | 2% |
| Rexton Ice Auto | Diesel | 60 | 2% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87.6% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 88.5% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 86.2% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2018 | 83.5% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
11 earlier years
| 2017 | 77.8% | a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2016 | 69.8% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2015 | 69.7% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2014 | 67.9% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2012 | 69.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2009 | 64.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded |
| 2008 | 71.1% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2007 | 60% | an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 2006 | 61.2% | vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2005 | 64.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, exhaust system leaking or insecure |
| 2004 | 60.7% | exhaust system leaking or insecure, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
Typical mileage
Half of all Rextons tested had between 86,476 and 134,447 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 112,745 median miles, the Rexton has 0.022 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ssangyong models
| Ssangyong Korando | 73.7% |
| Ssangyong Tivoli | 76.9% |
| Ssangyong Musso | 75% |
| Ssangyong Rodius | 69.7% |
Common questions
What is the Ssangyong Rexton MOT pass rate?
The Ssangyong Rexton has a 74.9% MOT pass rate based on 5,717 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ssangyong Rexton?
The most common MOT failure on the Ssangyong Rexton is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 211 failures. Other common issues include a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play.
How many Ssangyong Rextons are on UK roads?
There are 3,788 Ssangyong Rextons currently licensed on UK roads, with 879 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Ssangyong Rexton at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ssangyong Rexton is 112,745 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 86,476 and 134,447 miles.
Buying a used Rexton?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 74.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £155 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.