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KX55 LHY

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Purple Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,761 mi
Last recorded147,761 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 LHY
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 147,761 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 137,702 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Jun 2017 137,691 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Upper Braking system leaking front to back (3.6.A.1)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2016 120,141 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 100,733 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 100,183 miles

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake pedal has a long travel on application this requires further investigation.

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 88,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 87,681 miles

Nearside Outer 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 Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 79,836 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 74,656 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 66,819 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 66,819 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 49,067 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 29,028 miles

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

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 LHY is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Purple with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LHY, 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 LHY is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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