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GN55 KYA

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Blue Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,240 mi
Last recorded84,240 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 KYA
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 84,240 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

boot not open from outside

play in front propshaft

Fail 11 Dec 2017 84,239 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Emissions not tested exhaust rear section missing (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported rubbers broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear section missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

EML on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

boot not open from outside

play in front propshaft

Fail 30 Nov 2017 84,227 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush "d" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported missing (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Play in propshaft centre bearing sliding joint ()

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

Pass 20 May 2016 71,140 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

drivers door check strap missing

front brake discs worn

management light on

rear tail pipe short for this type of vehicle

Fail 18 May 2016 71,140 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear tail piece missing (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhaust rubber snapped (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

drivers door check strap missing

front brake discs worn

management light on

Pass 20 May 2015 57,831 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 57,829 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 50,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

front propshaft slide bush worn

offside front door check strap missing

slight judder in steering when turned full lock to lock

Fail 23 Apr 2014 50,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

front propshaft slide bush worn

offside front door check strap missing

slight judder in steering when turned full lock to lock

Pass 8 Apr 2013 43,567 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 43,567 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 38,709 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 28,588 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 19,788 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 10,626 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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GN55 KYA is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Blue with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Ssangyong Rexton models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 71,642 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 GN55 KYA, 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 21 years old, this Ssangyong Rexton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GN55 KYA is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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