2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Ssangyong Rexton MOT pass rate and common faults

397 MOT tests in 2024. 59.2% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

81Well below average
Passed first time59.2%
Failed or needed repairs40.8%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 397 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.1%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.8%
  3. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side6.5%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.8%
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working4.3%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.0%
  7. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault4.0%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.3%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.3%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes24.9%
  2. Suspension23.4%
  3. Lights & electrics23.4%
  4. Steering9.1%
  5. Seat belts & airbags5.0%
  6. Tyres5.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%
  8. Body & chassis2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.8%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.8%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.0%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2015 Ssangyong Rexton?

In 2024, 59.2% of 2015 Ssangyong Rexton cars passed their MOT first time, across 397 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Ssangyong Rexton?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; parking brake performance: inoperative on one side. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2015 Ssangyong Rexton reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 81, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).