2019 SsangYong Rexton — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 SsangYong Rexton passed 84.7% of its 1,343 recorded MOT tests. Large SUVs of a similar age fail 9.8% of the time, so this is 5.5pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (6.8%) and lighting & signalling (3.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, track rod end and wipers — brake pads alone was recorded 108 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 11.7% in the 0-30k band and 20.0% in the 60-90k band, a 8.3-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 22.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 12.3% of tests failed in 2022 against 19.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 6.8% | 91 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.9% | 52 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.1% | 42 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.4% | 32 |
| 5 | Steering | 2.2% | 29 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.9% | 26 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 108 |
| 2 | Track rod end | 28 |
| 3 | Wipers | 23 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 22 |
| 5 | Coil spring | 19 |
| 6 | Rear fog lamp | 17 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 22.2% | 298 |
| 2 | Tyres | 16.3% | 219 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.4% | 99 |
| 4 | Suspension | 6.6% | 88 |
| 5 | Steering | 3.3% | 44 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.2% | 30 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 541 | 11.7% |
| 30-60k | 624 | 17.3% |
| 60-90k | 135 | 20.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 326 | 12.3% |
| 2023 | 338 | 16.0% |
| 2024 | 326 | 13.8% |
| 2025 | 340 | 19.4% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Rexton
On a 2019 Rexton, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Brakes (6.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Lighting & signalling (3.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (3.1% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 SsangYong Rextons pass their MOT?
84.7% of the 1,343 2019 SsangYong Rexton MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 15.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 SsangYong Rexton?
Brakes, recorded in 6.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.9%).
Does the 2019 Rexton get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.7% in the 0-30k band to 20.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,343 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.