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AU59 AAY

2009 Ssangyong Rexton

Grey Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,088 mi
Last recorded116,088 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ssangyong Rexton72,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 AAY
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 116,088 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

structure corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2025 111,534 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 111,524 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing O/S & N/S (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 107,036 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure has significant corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2024 107,027 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Radius arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure has significant corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2023 102,592 miles

Offside Rear Lamp and bumper damage...

Pass 8 Jun 2022 98,597 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 94,086 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 94,074 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak O/S & N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 90,161 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 85,278 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S & N/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 77,929 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll link/lower shock fixing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Generally poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 77,919 miles

Front Position lamp not working O/S & N/S (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll link/lower shock fixing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Generally poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 70,256 miles

O/S & N/S Rear sections of chassis has surface corrosion

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S & N/S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 61,439 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 61,439 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 55,055 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 55,055 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 49,010 miles

Both rear brake discs worn/ corroded on inside surfaces.

Both rear tyres worn low on inside edges.

Offside front tyre worn low on inside edge.

Offside rear brake pipe corroded slightly.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 42,043 miles

Rear brake discs corroded on inside surface.

Fail 12 Sep 2013 42,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Centre brake lamp offside outer bulb not working.

Rear brake discs corroded on inside surface.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 34,431 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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AU59 AAY is a 2009 Ssangyong Rexton in Grey with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU59 AAY, 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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AU59 AAY is a 2009 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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