SsangYong Rexton Reliability and Common Problems
What the SsangYong Rexton fails its MOT on, with rough repair costs, and its MOT pass rate for each model year. Based on 6,627 MOT tests across 17 model years (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).
Segment: large car | Fuel: Diesel
78%
SsangYong Rexton pass rate
80%
SsangYong average
82%
All-model average
The SsangYong Rexton has an average MOT pass rate of 78%, which is 2 points below the SsangYong average and 4 points below the average across all models in our data. 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.
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What the SsangYong Rexton Fails Its MOT On
Of the 1,113 MOT tests on the SsangYong Rexton that failed at the first attempt in 2025, the share that failed on each part of the test, next to the share for all cars and vans of the same ages. A test that failed on two areas counts in both.
Lights and electrics
39%Cars and vans the same age: 33% · Typical repair £15-£200
Brakes
38%Cars and vans the same age: 21% (the Rexton fails on this more often) · Typical repair £80-£450
Suspension
37%Cars and vans the same age: 27% (the Rexton fails on this more often) · Typical repair £150-£600
Steering
18%Cars and vans the same age: 6% (the Rexton fails on this more often) · Typical repair £100-£500
Tyres
13%Cars and vans the same age: 26% (the Rexton fails on this less often) · Typical repair £50-£300
The 3 single faults it failed on most
- Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play (15% of failed tests, steering)
- Coil spring: fractured or broken (13% of failed tests, suspension)
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick (13% of failed tests, brakes)
Source: CarCostCheck analysis of DVSA anonymised MOT test results and failure items for 2025: first attempt at each MOT, fail and pass-after-repair defects, DVSA's defect categories (names shortened). Repair costs are rough UK ranges, not quotes. Method and national figures: MOT failure reasons 2025.
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SsangYong Rexton Reliability by Year
MOT pass rate for each model year, from DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024 (retests included). Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger. Highest and lowest are marked among years with 100+ tests that were at least three years old when tested. Fuel and engine size are a guide only.
| Year | Fuel | Engine | Pass Rate | Fail Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Diesel | 2.2L | 93% | 7% |
| 2020 | Diesel | 2.2L | 89% | 10% |
| 2019 | Diesel | 2.2L | 89% | 11% |
| 2018 | Diesel | 2.2L | 84% | 15% |
| 2017 | Diesel | 2.2L | 79% | 21% |
| 2016 | Diesel | 2.2L | 74% | 25% |
| 2015 | Diesel | 2.0L | 73% | 26% |
| 2014 | Diesel | 2.0L | 69% | 30% |
| 2012 | Diesel | 2.7L | 72% | 28% |
| 2011 | Diesel | 2.7L | 79% | 21% |
| 2010 | Diesel | 2.7L | 69% | 31% |
| 2009 | Diesel | 2.7L | 67% | 31% |
| 2008 | Diesel | 2.7L | 80% | 20% |
| 2007 | Diesel | 2.7L | 62% | 37% |
| 2006 | Diesel | 2.7L | 61% | 34% |
| 2005 | Diesel | 2.9L | 72% | 26% |
| 2004 | Diesel | 2.7L | 64% | 36% |
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SsangYong Rexton FAQ
What are the most common SsangYong Rexton problems?
In 2025, MOT tests on the SsangYong Rexton that failed at the first attempt most often failed on lights and electrics (39% of the 1,113 failed tests), brakes (38%) and suspension (37%). The single most common fault was "Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play" (15%). Across 6,627 MOT tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included), 78% ended in a pass.
Is the SsangYong Rexton reliable?
The SsangYong Rexton has an average MOT pass rate of 78%, from 6,627 MOT tests. That is 4 points below the average across all models in our data (82%), so budget for potential repairs. Pass rates fall as cars age, so compare it with cars of a similar age.
Which year SsangYong Rexton is the most reliable?
Of the years with at least 100 tests that were old enough for a routine MOT, the 2021 SsangYong Rexton has the highest MOT pass rate: 93% of its 543 tests ended in a pass. The 2006 has the lowest at 61%. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so the pass rate is only part of the picture.
How much does it cost to fix common SsangYong Rexton faults?
As a rough guide, brake work on a SsangYong Rexton typically costs £80-£450 and suspension repairs £150-£600, while exhaust and emissions fixes can cost £80-£800. Lighting and wiper fixes are usually under £200.
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Other SsangYong Models
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