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EL59 MCL

2009 Ssangyong Rexton

Blue Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,191 mi
Last recorded102,191 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ssangyong Rexton72,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL59 MCL
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 102,191 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 102,191 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 97,903 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 95,051 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 95,045 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm insecurely attached Top bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2022 91,307 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 87,962 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 87,962 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 82,736 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 82,732 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 77,336 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 71,611 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 67,112 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 60,595 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 52,550 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 52,550 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 45,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 45,244 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 36,161 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 29,489 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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EL59 MCL is a 2009 Ssangyong Rexton in Blue with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EL59 MCL, 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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EL59 MCL is a 2009 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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