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KX55 LHW

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Black Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,824 mi
Last recorded102,824 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 LHW
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 102,824 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 99,051 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 99,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 95,590 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 95,274 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 87,766 miles

exhaust clamp broken

n/s steering rack tie rod has slight play in inner ball joint

Pass 16 Apr 2015 79,018 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 70,499 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 70,497 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 60,144 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 60,134 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 54,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2011 41,337 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 29,748 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 29,740 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 19,157 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 16,482 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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KX55 LHW is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Black with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 KX55 LHW, 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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KX55 LHW is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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