2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Ssangyong Rexton MOT pass rate and common faults

211 MOT tests in 2024. 81.0% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time81.0%
Failed or needed repairs19.0%
Typical mileage at test32,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 211 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8%
    13 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    11 marked dangerous
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.4%
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working2.4%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    2 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too high and too far to the right.0.9%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics6.2%
  2. Tyres5.7%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  4. Brakes4.7%
  5. Steering2.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  7. Suspension1.9%
  8. Wheels0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick24.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.1%
  3. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.7%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.8%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.3%

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: 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 2020 Ssangyong Rexton?

In 2024, 81.0% of 2020 Ssangyong Rexton cars passed their MOT first time, across 211 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Ssangyong Rexton?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2020 Ssangyong Rexton reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).