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RK08 FLV

2008 Ssangyong Rexton

Blue Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,469 mi
Last recorded164,469 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Ssangyong Rexton78,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 FLV
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 164,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 164,462 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 159,366 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 159,364 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 153,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

underbody has undersealed

Fail 15 Mar 2020

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

underbody has undersealed

Pass 28 Dec 2018 149,482 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 149,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2018 139,207 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 139,207 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 127,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 127,684 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 120,382 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 116,246 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 115,948 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 104,294 miles

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

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

offside front tyre outer shoulder worn smooth

Fail 7 Apr 2014 104,294 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

corrosion and pitting to all brake discs

offside front tyre outer shoulder worn smooth

Pass 18 Jan 2013 93,534 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 92,872 miles

advise hand brake service

Pass 21 Apr 2011 68,109 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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RK08 FLV is a 2008 Ssangyong Rexton in Blue with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RK08 FLV, 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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What year was RK08 FLV registered?

RK08 FLV is a 2008 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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