SsangYong Rexton

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 18 model years from 6,627 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

75%

Total Tests

6,627

Highest Pass Rate

2021 (93%)

Years Covered

About the SsangYong Rexton

The SsangYong Rexton was MOT tested 6,627 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 18 model years (2003 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 75%. That's 7 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 93% from 543 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 61%. With a 32 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer SsangYong Rextons pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 13 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2003) averages 80,873 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 26,429 miles.

Compared to the SsangYong brand average of 80%, the Rexton is 5 points lower, placing it among the less reliable SsangYong models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2157cc)

£1,676

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,131

Per month£178/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the SsangYong Rexton?

vs average of all models-7% (82% avg)

vs SsangYong brand average-5% (80% avg)

Best to worst year spread32 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

SsangYong Rexton by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	93%	543	26,429 mi
2020	89%	392	34,347 mi
2019	89%	557	42,775 mi
2018	84%	688	53,770 mi
2017	79%	919	57,741 mi
2016	74%	756	66,977 mi
2015	73%	779	76,955 mi
2014	69%	737	83,068 mi
2012	72%	144	89,955 mi
2011	79%	52	97,981 mi
2010	69%	52	120,876 mi
2009	67%	255	102,896 mi
2008	80%	121	118,721 mi
2007	62%	116	103,544 mi
2006	61%	132	108,139 mi
2005	72%	228	101,883 mi
2004	64%	121	94,061 mi
2003	77%	35	80,873 mi

Questions about the SsangYong Rexton

Is the SsangYong Rexton reliable?

Across its 18 model years in our data (2003 to 2021), the SsangYong Rexton averages a 75% MOT pass rate, from 6,627 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 7 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 93%.

Which year SsangYong Rexton has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 SsangYong Rexton has the highest MOT pass rate at 93%, while the 2006 model has the lowest at 61%, a 32 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.