2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Ssangyong Rexton MOT pass rate and common faults

455 MOT tests in 2024. 66.8% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time66.8%
Failed or needed repairs33.2%
Typical mileage at test54,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 455 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.6%
    27 marked dangerous
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.4%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.0%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    22 marked dangerous
  6. Rear fog lamp: not working3.1%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.9%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.4%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.2%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics17.6%
  2. Brakes16.9%
  3. Suspension14.3%
  4. Steering7.3%
  5. Tyres5.1%
  6. Body & chassis2.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.1%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.2%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.5%

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: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. 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 2017 Ssangyong Rexton?

In 2024, 66.8% of 2017 Ssangyong Rexton cars passed their MOT first time, across 455 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Ssangyong Rexton?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Ssangyong Rexton reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).