MOT failure data · 2025
SsangYong Rexton MOT problems
Across every SsangYong Rexton that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was track rod end ball joint has excessive play, on 6.6% of failure items. The broadest problem area was brakes at 25.22%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common SsangYong Rexton MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Track rod end ball joint has excessive play | Steering | 6.6% |
| 2 | Coil spring fractured or broken | Suspension | 5.86% |
| 3 | Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick | Brakes | 5.83% |
| 4 | Ball joint ball joint excessively worn | Suspension | 5.22% |
| 5 | Ball joint dust cover ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | Suspension | 4.29% |
| 6 | Rear fog lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.25% |
| 7 | Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 3.82% |
| 8 | Rbt (sp) efficiency below requirements | Brakes | 3.22% |
| 9 | Parking brake performance inoperative on one side | Brakes | 3.15% |
| 10 | Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively | Visibility | 2.65% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 10 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a SsangYong Rexton, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used SsangYong Rexton buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific SsangYong Rexton?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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SsangYong Rexton MOT FAQs
What does a SsangYong Rexton most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on SsangYong Rexton cars failing their 2025 MOT was "track rod end ball joint has excessive play", appearing on 6.6% of failure items.
Does this mean my SsangYong Rexton will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every SsangYong Rexton that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The SsangYong Rexton passed 71.66% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific SsangYong Rexton's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: SsangYong Rexton MOT pass rate · used SsangYong Rexton buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.