2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Ssangyong Rexton MOT pass rate and common faults

384 MOT tests in 2024. 58.9% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

77Well below average
Passed first time58.9%
Failed or needed repairs41.1%
Typical mileage at test64,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 384 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken10.9%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.6%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.1%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.2%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.2%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.9%
  7. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.4%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    18 marked dangerous
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    12 marked dangerous
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension27.9%
  2. Brakes25.5%
  3. Lights & electrics20.6%
  4. Steering10.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  6. Tyres3.9%
  7. Body & chassis2.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.5%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.9%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.3%

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.

← 2015 RextonAll Rexton years2017 Rexton →

Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 Ssangyong Rexton?

In 2024, 58.9% of 2016 Ssangyong Rexton cars passed their MOT first time, across 384 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Ssangyong Rexton?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2016 Ssangyong Rexton reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 77, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).