2022 SsangYong Rexton — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 355 MOT tests, the 2022 SsangYong Rexton recorded an 86.5% pass rate. That is 4.9 percentage points worse than large SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 8.6%. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (6.8%) and visibility (4.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, wipers and brake pads — tread depth alone was recorded 30 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 23.9% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.8% | 24 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.8% | 17 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 4.2% | 15 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.5% | 9 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 5 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.9% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 30 |
| 2 | Wipers | 26 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 11 |
| 4 | Rear fog lamp | 7 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 4 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 4 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 23.9% | 85 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.7% | 70 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.2% | 22 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.6% | 20 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.3% | 8 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 2 |
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 | 198 | 10.6% |
| 30-60k | 146 | 16.4% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Rexton
On a 2022 Rexton, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (6.8% 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.
- Visibility (4.8% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (4.2% 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 2022 SsangYong Rextons pass their MOT?
86.5% of the 355 2022 SsangYong Rexton MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 SsangYong Rexton?
Tyres, recorded in 6.8% of tests, followed by visibility (4.8%).
Does the 2022 Rexton get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.6% in the 0-30k band to 16.4% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 355 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.