2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Ssangyong Rexton MOT pass rate and common faults

336 MOT tests in 2024. 83.6% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time83.6%
Failed or needed repairs16.4%
Typical mileage at test26,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 336 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    23 marked dangerous
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working3.0%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high1.5%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    4 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  2. Lights & electrics5.1%
  3. Brakes3.6%
  4. Tyres3.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  6. Steering0.9%
  7. Suspension0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.4%
  3. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.8%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine1.8%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.2%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2021 Ssangyong Rexton?

In 2024, 83.6% of 2021 Ssangyong Rexton cars passed their MOT first time, across 336 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Ssangyong Rexton?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2021 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).