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MX08 HMK

2008 Ssangyong Rexton

Black Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,406 mi
Last recorded129,406 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Ssangyong Rexton78,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 HMK
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 129,406 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 129,400 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 115,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from the rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 115,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 105,872 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2021 105,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened suspension has a hole. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 103,123 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 101,974 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

unable to check boot space fully

Pass 24 Apr 2018 96,279 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 96,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Outer Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Outer Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 87,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 80,687 miles

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

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

front wiper blade split

Fail 12 Apr 2016 80,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front wiper blade split

Pass 14 Apr 2015 71,672 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 62,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front nudge bar fitted

rear windows tinted

rear wiper blade

Fail 9 Apr 2014 62,411 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

rear wiper blade

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front nudge bar fitted

rear windows tinted

Pass 12 Apr 2013 52,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 Apr 2012 41,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2011 27,699 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 27,698 miles

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

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

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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MX08 HMK is a 2008 Ssangyong Rexton in Black with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2008 Ssangyong Rexton models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 78,372 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 MX08 HMK, 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 18 years old, this Ssangyong Rexton is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MX08 HMK is a 2008 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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