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PW59 AKW

2016 Ssangyong Rexton

Black Diesel 2157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,444 mi
Last recorded95,444 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ssangyong Rexton48,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPW59 AKW
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 95,444 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 95,379 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 94,304 miles

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

general age related underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2025 94,278 miles

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

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

general age related underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2024 89,913 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 82,115 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 66,631 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 66,195 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 50,761 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 42,687 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 34,835 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 29,913 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 29,913 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Rear Number Plate Lights Not Working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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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PW59 AKW is a 2016 Ssangyong Rexton in Black with a 2,157cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2016 Ssangyong Rexton models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 48,328 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 PW59 AKW, 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 10 years old, this Ssangyong Rexton is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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PW59 AKW is a 2016 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 28 September 2016.

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