2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Ssangyong Rexton MOT pass rate and common faults

334 MOT tests in 2024. 77.3% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time77.3%
Failed or needed repairs22.8%
Typical mileage at test50,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 334 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.8%
    41 marked dangerous
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.6%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    14 marked dangerous
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.8%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.8%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.2%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.2%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%
  10. Brake performance not tested: unable to be tested0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes14.7%
  2. Suspension7.2%
  3. Steering4.5%
  4. Tyres3.9%
  5. Lights & electrics3.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.9%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick18.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.6%
  4. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)4.8%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.5%

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: 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 2018 Ssangyong Rexton?

In 2024, 77.3% of 2018 Ssangyong Rexton cars passed their MOT first time, across 334 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Ssangyong Rexton?

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

Is the 2018 Ssangyong Rexton reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).