2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Ssangyong Rexton MOT pass rate and common faults

136 MOT tests in 2024. 54.4% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time54.4%
Failed or needed repairs45.6%
Typical mileage at test104,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 136 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working7.4%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.6%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.6%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.9%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.4%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.4%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid4.4%
  8. Position lamp: not working4.4%
  9. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault4.4%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension45.6%
  2. Brakes42.6%
  3. Lights & electrics36.0%
  4. Body & chassis19.1%
  5. Steering11.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.8%
  7. Seat belts & airbags8.1%
  8. Tyres6.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.7%
  2. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced14.0%
  3. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened11.0%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.6%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rear fog lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Ssangyong Rexton?

In 2024, 54.4% of 2009 Ssangyong Rexton cars passed their MOT first time, across 136 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Ssangyong Rexton?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2009 Ssangyong Rexton reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).