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RA16 VGE

2016 Ssangyong Rexton

Blue Diesel 2157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,641 mi
Last recorded41,641 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Ssangyong Rexton48,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA16 VGE
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 41,641 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 41,641 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 29,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides very low please change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 17 Aug 2024 29,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides very low please change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 28,946 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 28,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 27,620 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 25,870 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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RA16 VGE is a 2016 Ssangyong Rexton in Blue with a 2,157cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RA16 VGE, 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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What year was RA16 VGE registered?

RA16 VGE is a 2016 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 16 August 2016.

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