2020 SsangYong Rexton — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2020 SsangYong Rexton passed 84.1% of its 667 recorded MOT tests. Large SUVs of a similar age fail 9.3% of the time, so this is 6.6pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.4%) and brakes (5.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, tread depth and wipers — brake pads alone was recorded 37 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 14.1% in the 0-30k band and 22.2% in the 60-90k band, a 8.1-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 25.3% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.4% | 36 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.1% | 34 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 4.8% | 32 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.0% | 27 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.9% | 13 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.4% | 9 |
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 | 37 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 30 |
| 3 | Wipers | 30 |
| 4 | Rear fog lamp | 19 |
| 5 | Track rod end | 9 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 9 |
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 | 25.3% | 169 |
| 2 | Tyres | 21.6% | 144 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.7% | 38 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.0% | 33 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.6% | 24 |
| 6 | Steering | 2.1% | 14 |
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 | 318 | 14.1% |
| 30-60k | 300 | 16.7% |
| 60-90k | 45 | 22.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 216 | 17.1% |
| 2024 | 218 | 13.8% |
| 2025 | 228 | 16.7% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Rexton
On a 2020 Rexton, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.4% 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.
- Brakes (5.1% 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 (4.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
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 2020 SsangYong Rextons pass their MOT?
84.1% of the 667 2020 SsangYong Rexton MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 15.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 SsangYong Rexton?
Tyres, recorded in 5.4% of tests, followed by brakes (5.1%).
Does the 2020 Rexton get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.1% in the 0-30k band to 22.2% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 667 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.