2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Ssangyong Rexton MOT pass rate and common faults

318 MOT tests in 2024. 81.8% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time81.8%
Failed or needed repairs18.2%
Typical mileage at test39,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 318 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.0%
    29 marked dangerous
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.3%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    4 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded0.9%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.9%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes8.5%
  2. Lights & electrics5.3%
  3. Tyres3.5%
  4. Suspension3.1%
  5. Steering2.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.9%
  3. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.1%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.1%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.1%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2019 Ssangyong Rexton?

In 2024, 81.8% of 2019 Ssangyong Rexton cars passed their MOT first time, across 318 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Ssangyong Rexton?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2019 Ssangyong Rexton reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).