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A8 PGL

2009 Ssangyong Rexton

Silver Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,181 mi
Last recorded132,181 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ssangyong Rexton72,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 PGL
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 132,181 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

surface corrosion in underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Sep 2024 131,091 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Aug 2023 129,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 129,696 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at o/s above lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 127,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

all underside chassis and suspension components have surface rust

Fail 13 Sep 2022 127,365 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light not working and turns sidelight off (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all underside chassis and suspension components have surface rust

Pass 8 Sep 2021 122,201 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 111,552 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 111,552 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear brake discs rusted

Pass 31 Oct 2019 106,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Oct 2019 105,997 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2018 93,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 77,646 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 77,646 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 64,028 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 59,240 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 51,909 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 51,902 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 45,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

plastic outer sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills

Pass 16 Apr 2013 37,267 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 28,373 miles

How Reliable is the Ssangyong Rexton?

Based on 87,133 MOT tests across 7,290 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
6,818
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
7,290
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,903
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,587
fog lamp not working 3,114
position lamp(s) not working 2,335
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,005
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A8 PGL is a 2009 Ssangyong Rexton in Silver with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Ssangyong Rexton models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 72,688 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ssangyong Rexton fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 3,903 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 PGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ssangyong Rexton typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Ssangyong Rexton is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A8 PGL is a 2009 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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